Kindle Pick of the Week: The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

National bestseller and fan favorite! This humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds is a perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike.
 

For those who have a disdain for birds, or for bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous yet angry ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore!

ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: This uproarious guide to all things wings includes migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and lessons on the ethics of birdwatching. Plus, each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more.

POPULAR AUTHOR: Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. Other hilarious titles from Matt include The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole StupidWorld and OMFG, BEES!

https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Birds-North-America/dp/1452174032/ref=lp_290081_1_2

Bird Feeders Need to be Squirrel Proofed

Protect that expensive bird seed.

Kindle Pick of the Week: The Kid's Guide to Birds of Georgia

A great book on the many species of birds in Georgia. And it's not just for kids.

Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Georgia Field Guide has been delighting bird-watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children!

The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Georgia features 85 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information―such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts―that make identification a snap.

Make bird identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this a must-have beginner’s guide to bird watching in the Peach State!

Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Guide-Birds-Georgia-Activities-ebook/dp/B087Y4SBMJ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Idaho Town's Problem is Bird Droppings

The central issue facing this Idaho town is bird droppings.

"Damages rooftops' paint and exterior surfaces, said Brian Foster, city facilities management superintendent. The amount is also a health risk to employees performing maintenance on the roofs, he said."

Link: http://www.nwitimes.com/news/weird-news/slew-of-bird-poop-becomes-a-problem-in-idaho-city/article_2fe09658-8a43-51b7-81b4-5cb2cce22614.html