In 2015, Noah Strycker, a young American birder, became the first person to see more than half of the 10,000 bird species on planet Earth in one year. Traveling to forty-one countries on seven continents with just a small backpack, a pair of binoculars, and a series of one-way tickets, Noah not only set a new world record, he also captured the hearts and imaginations of people all over the world.
Was known to Spanish rugby fans as 'El Pape' because of his bald patch? Has been hospitalised three time suffering from clinical depression? The answer to all of the above and more is Bill Oddie.
In a sense this book is a garden-based autobiography of Britain's most famous birdwatcher.
Like dedicated birders everywhere, Stephen Moss starts his annual birding first thing on New Year's Day.
"Happiness is a Rare Bird makes a compelling argument for the pursuit of birding, combining an opportunity to enjoy nature with the chance to come together with generous, kindred spirits."--
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But in this collection it is the watchers, not the birds, who are on display - ornithologists and bird lovers of every description, revealed in sketches and anecdotes that are quirky, intriguing, and always affectionate. Highly enjoyable.
Humor and romance abound in this tale of a Texas Ranger tracking a gang while undercover as a linesman, and the alluring birder watching him.
And this is the extraordinary story of three unlikely adventurers who take their bird-watching so seriously it nearly kills them.
The text is a treasure trove of birding tips for where and when to find some of the states most elusive species, such as Boreal Owl and Black Swift.
"Happiness is a Rare Bird makes a compelling argument for the pursuit of birding, combining an opportunity to enjoy nature with the chance to come together with generous, kindred spirits."--