04/15/2025
Over the past year, the editors of BWD—Jessica Vaughan, Dawn Hewitt, and Julie Zickefoose—have been quietly toiling away at a total update and rewrite of Bird Watching for Dummies, first written in 1997. Back then, info on rare birds was passed along via landline phones. Online birding resources included AOL chat rooms. We learned bird vocalizations off cassette tapes. Digital photography wasn’t yet a thing. Neither was Merlin or eBird.
Obviously, digital technology has significantly changed the game for bird watching, and the second edition reflects that, with much of the original text removed or rewritten, and new chapters added—including one on bird photography by BWD Photo Editor Bruce Wunderlich (whose hooded warbler photo also graces the book’s new cover).
We believe there is something in this book for various levels of birders, whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your interest to the next level. It would make a great gift for a family member or friend who has shown interest in learning about why you enjoy birds so much. We’d be honored if you’d check it out!
Order your copy today:
https://bwdmagazine.com/back-issues/
