Books

The Art of Hatching an Egg, Explained
June 20, 2016 — Author Tim Birkhead is at it again—this time with a written history of eggs and the wonders that lie within.
The Inside Scoop on the Best Birding in New York City
June 01, 2016 — Two bird-loving urbanites team up to share their expertise on birding in the boroughs (plus Long Island).
Learn How to Draw a Lazuli Bunting
May 04, 2016 — Start with the basics—then add detail and color.
Bird Brains: They're More Complicated Than You Think
April 15, 2016 — A new book tells the surprising—and often wondrous—stories of brilliant birds.
Bird Feathers, Like You've Never Seen Them Before
April 13, 2016 — Photographer Robert Clark's newest book magnifies the mysterious landscapes of feathers.
How to Train Your Raptor—A Master Falconer Shares Her Story
March 30, 2016 — In “Peregrine Spring,” Nancy Cowan reveals how she's spent decades working with birds of prey and their "wild instinct."
The 12 Best Bird Books of 2015
December 23, 2015 — Our favorite reads of the year include a guide to the world of gonzo birds, a best-selling falconry memoir, field handbooks, and more.
The Plucky Pelican and 8 Other Fancy Animal Personas
November 03, 2015 — The creatures in the Berkleys' new book dress better than you, and probably are cooler than you, too.
Want to Fight Climate Change? Get Angry.
October 19, 2015 — Author Wen Stephenson explains why the climate justice movement is headed toward a new extreme.
Building Birds, Brick by Brick
September 04, 2015 — A new book showcases the wild beauty of LEGO models.