Extreme Birder: One Woman's Big Year

Extreme Birder: One Woman's Big Year
- Over 272 days, Barber observed 723 species of birds in North America north of Mexico, recording a remarkable 333 new species in January but, with the dwindling returns typical to Big Year birding, only eight in December, a month that found her crisscrossing the continent from Texas to Newfoundland, from Washington to Ontario. In the months between, she felt every extreme of climate, well-being, and emotion.
One woman . . . one year . . . 723 species of birds. . .
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In 2008, Lynn Barber's passion for birding led her to drive, fly, sail, walk, stalk, and sit in search of birds in twenty-five states and three provinces. TravelingÂ more thanÂ 175,000 miles, she set a twenty-first century record at the time, second to only one other person in history.
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Over 272 days, Barber observed 723 species of birds in North America north of Mexico, recording a remarkable 333 new species in January but, with the dwindling returns typical to Big Year birding, only eight in December, a month that found her crisscrossing the continent from Texas to Newfoundland, from Washington to Ontario. In the months between, she felt every extreme of climate, well-being, and emotion. But, whether finally spotting an elusive Blue Bunting or seeing three species of eiders in a single day, she was also challenged, inspired, and rewarded by nearly every experience.
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Barber's journal from her American Birding Association-sanctioned Big YearÂ covers theÂ highlights of her treksÂ to forests, canyons, mountain ranges, deserts, oceans, lakes, and numerous spots in between.Â Â Written in the informal style of a diary, it captures the detail, humor, challenges, and fun of a good adventure travelogue and also conveys the remarkable diversity of North American birds and habitat. For actual or would-be â€œtravel birders,â€ Lynn Barberâ€™s Extreme Birder provides a fascinating, binoculars-eye view of one of the best-loved pastimes of nature lovers everywhere.
"Lynn Barber challenges a traditionally male-dominated pursuit--the birding big year--and is successful beyond her wildest dreams. She is an inspiration for all who love adventure, nature, and birds."--Lynn Hassler, author, Birds of the American Southwest
Country USA
Brand Texas A&M University Press
Manufacturer Texas A&M University Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781603442619
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Texas A&M University Press
Manufacturer	Texas A&M University Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781603442619
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Extreme Birder: One Woman's Big Year

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