Slow Birding Journal

By: Joan E. Strassmann

Published by Penguin, 2024-10-22

<b>The perfect journal for keen daily observation of the spectacular birds all around you</b><br><br>Many birding journals are geared around a life list, which requires traveling far and wide to see rare birds. Evolutionary biologist Joan Strassmann advocates for a different kind of birding: slow birding, focused on the joys of birding right where you are and at your own pace. <br> This one-of-a-kind journal, filled with detailed sections for daily use, is the ideal companion for local and backyard birders. <i>The Slow Birding Journal</i> features: <br><br><ul><li>Space for recording your observations of the birds you see</li><li>Targeted prompts and questions to incorporate into your birding</li><li>Advice and guidance on watching birds: what to look for and pay attention to</li></ul><ul><li>Detailed illustrations of several well-known birds, and blank pages to make your own illustrations</li></ul><br> The best birding is where you are right now: in your backyard, your local parks, or on your favorite day hikes. This journal will lead you to a deeper understanding of the birds you see each day.