More good news from Princeton University Press

Hello,

Writing with two tidbits of good news from our birding list (admittedly these two are an oddball pairing, but what can you do 🙂

First, our Trogons book by Joseph Forshaw and illustrated by Albert Gilbert has received a duo of awards: http://press.princeton.edu/blog/2010/06/04/joseph-m-forshaw-and-albert-earl-gilbert-honored-twice-at-the-2010-international-book-awards/. This book was published in a limited print run (made even smaller by an unfortunate shipping accident), but there are still a few copies available. This is a book that would be a handsome addition to any connoisseur’s library.

Second, All About Birds: A short illustrated history of ornithology by Valerie Chansigaud is reviewed over at Birder’s Library. Read more here: http://press.princeton.edu/blog/2010/06/04/all-about-birds-reviewed-at-birders-library/

Thank you,

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‘You talking to me?

Robert De Niro in the movie “Taxi Driver” (1976) made a scene very memorable. The sequence starts when he’s in his room facing the mirror and poses with a peculiar look in his eyes and makes the inquisitive remarks: _  ‘You talking to me? -’You… talking to me?’

I have picked a few photos of birds that I believe qualify for that look!

Enjoy the gallery and if you so desire write a comment on which bird is the best Bird Academy Award. Have fun! 🙂

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Gee! Get a room!

The “Mating Game” in on in my backyard! All I see is couples everywhere. Nothing wrong with that, we might even learn something from observing the birds. I wish my wife could see them! 🙂

To think that I was told the story of the bees when I was a kid! Now I’m learning about the bird’s  🙂

I put together a few photos of birds couples for today’s blog. Don’t worry they’re not rated XXX!

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Message from Princeton University Press

Dear friends,

I’ve just received a message from a friend of “My Backyard Visitors”. Ms.Jessica Pellien, Assistant Publicity Director for Princeton University Press. I’d like to share it with you. The information can be found  at: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS

Thank you!

AVIAN101


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