Birder's Eye View, A book review

Just in time for the Holidays, my friend, Diana Churchill has come out with a wonderful book. Diana has been writing a birding column “Birder’s Eye View” for the Savannah newspaper for years. She has taken some of her best columns and put them into a book. It is titled Birder’s Eye View, Savannah & The Low Country.
But wait it isn’t just a collection of stories about birds. She has put a lot of thought into why birds are here along the Georgia coast. Diana has included a section on habitats. She also includes a resource section for those who want to visit the area and needs some tips. The habitat descriptions and resource guide makes this book an invaluable reference guides for the visitors who wants to explore our coast.
The book is divided into seasons and then by months. Each month has a few charming vignettes of the birds you might find in those months. She adds a section on the backyard for those who want to attract birds to yard. You can meet Diana and see her book at Wild Birds Unlimited in Savannah. I am excited to see this delightful book on the shelves at Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop at Jekyll Island just in time for the holidays. Check it out!

Summertime reading

I don't know about where you are, but here in the Golden Isles, it is hot. It is important to get your birding and nature watching done early in the morning.

Now what to do? You have seen some good birds and it is time to settle into a good chair and read. I have just finished a fascinating book by Jessica Speart.

Wow! Fasten your seat belts. It is a fast ride. Winged Obsession takes you into the complex world of a Fish & Wildlife Agent, Ed Newcomer. This page turner reads like a mystery but it is a true story. Learn about butterfly collecting and pigeon clubs and the dedicated agents that protect our wildlife. Sounds tame doesn't it? Well it isn't.

This is a perfect way to stay out of the heat.