Bird Droppings

by Pete Dunne

Pete Dunne, one of the foremost birding writers in the country, shares 33 funny, poignant, whimsical, and informative tales about birders and birding in his first collection of birding essays in more than ten years.

Genres: Birds, Nature, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Christopher Moellering · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pete Dunne writes about the cult of birding with insight and deft sarcasm. I ha several “are you okay?” looks from my daughter as I chuckled and laughed while reading this one. Makes me want to chase down the rest of his essays.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amateur or professional "birder", you will chuckle in delight at these essays on birders and their enthusiasm, doggedness and yes, sometimes deceit :)

[Colleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a quick, light book that passes on information about birders (and sometimes the birds themselves), often in a humorous manner. It's made up of 33 very short essays, some better than others but overall, most are enjoyable. Birders (and their loved ones) will "get" it. I read it easily in one sitting.

[Jake · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and easy, light and entertaining.

[Leslie Moellering · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being married to a birder helps me relate to much of this book. Pete Dunne has a witty and enjoyable style of writing.

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found some of the essays to be good, others pompous.