10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2014

Small, the guide’s main photographer, has contributed to many birding field guides and articles; he was photo editor of Birding magazine for 15 years and comes from ABA royalty—his father, Dr. Arnold Small, was one of the organization’s founders. I think beginning birders will find this section very useful; often, diagrams are not enough.

New Jersey 259

New Jersey Birds 2014 Tail Banding 259

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2012

.” There are the classic field marks, size of head and shape of tail, but, we are told, never rely on just one or two features! In addition to differences in tail bands, streaking on juveniles, and flight style, the authors offer behavioral clues which I find fascinating and much easier to remember than width and color of tail bands.

North America 260

North America Bald Eagle Eagles Tail Banding 260

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

White article on bird feeding stations. He describes his experience in his introduction to Birds & Words : I took my first good look at birds as subject matter. Starting in 1956, Harper wrote the text for the articles as well. The Ford Times articles are the core of Birds & Art. I just count the wings.

Betty Crocker 170

Betty Crocker 2008 Birds 2007 170