eBird is a real-time, online checklist program that has revolutionized the way birding community reports and accesses information about birds. Launched in 2002 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society, Vermont eBird was the first state portal for eBird. Vermont eBird documents the presence or absence of species, as well as bird abundance, breeding status, and other information.

"The Thing with Feathers by Noah Strycker is a fun and profound look at the lives of birds, illuminating their surprising world--and deep connection with humanity."--Publisher information.

A hands-on guide to the world of birds with more than 30 fun activities to do concerning nature study.

Describes 300 of the most common birds in the United States and Canada, includes behaviors, range maps, and fun facts.

While birding literature is filled with tales of expert observers spotting rare species in exotic locales, John Yow reminds us that the most fascinating birds can be the ones perched right outside our windows. In thirty-five engaging and sometimes irreverent vignettes, Yow reveals the fascinating lives of the birds we see nearly every day. Following the seasons, he covers forty-two species, discussing the improbable, unusual, and comical aspects of...

From the moment Europeans arrived in North America, they were awestruck by a continent awash with birds--great flocks of wild pigeons, prairies teeming with grouse, woodlands alive with brilliantly colored songbirds. Of a Feather traces the colorful origins of American birding: the frontier ornithologists who collected eggs between border skirmishes; the society matrons who organized the first effective conservation movement; and the luminaries with...