so-soThis had some interesting parts, but was a little bit dry for me. I‘m liking the insects book much more. #Naturalitsy @AllDebooks
pickQuirky and fascinating, I love experiencing the natural world through Sy Montgomery‘s eyes. This love letter to our most common avian friends was funny and interesting, made me smile, laugh, and think. Short too, about 2 hours on #audio and read by the author.
Took a day off today and walked my usual trail this morning. First time I‘ve ever seen one of these guys just sitting there so calm and unbothered!
pickSuch a cute graphic novel. Wonderful illustrations and a great story.
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pickThis was a gentle quiet read. I would put it in a collection with Soil by Camille Dungy, Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, and Lab Girl by Hope Jahren: stories of women reflecting their lives and histories in the natural world. But more than that, the natural world is more important than the author at times. Not feel good books, but closer to calls to action than memoirs.
“We are storytelling animals, and for us that indeterminate space is uncomfortable.”
I finished the wee fox and now am on to plans for Citizen Science Month.
pickIf you think this cover is one of the most beautiful you've seen,I can guarantee you, the book is just as beautiful.Full review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7404839913
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Non-fiction/true crime #Feather book. I finished this one last month & enthusiastically recommend it. It will be on my 2025 favorites list. 🪶📚
pickAmy Tan's illustrations are beautiful, and her notes about her observations of the birds that visit her yard are so interesting! She also includes some information that she's learned from expert birders. Unfortunately not all of her observations are happy, and it makes me sad to think of birds getting ill and being in distress, but I guess that's part of nature, too.
