This book traces the history of bird watching in America, from Colonial times (when naturalists shot and collected birds) to the present state of life lists and competitive birding. The author tells the tale in an informative and entertaining way. This book should be of interest to anyone interested in the history of birding - and learning more about the names traditionaly associated with birding, like Audubon, Peterson, and Sibley.

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