Confessions of a Bird Watcher

by Roger Barton

For 7 yrs. Mr Barton has lived on a farm in Hunterdon County New Jersey where he has identified 148 species of birds. Not content he roamed widely in pursuit of their interest for many years; this book details their travels and sightings all over the US and elsewhere in the world.

236 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pleasant and engaging read that offers a glimpse into birding more than 50 years ago. Confessions of a Bird Watcher is a collection of short, accessible pieces, usually no more than a couple of pages, following the author’s birding experiences across different regions and travels. It covers not just birds, but also plants, insects, other wildlife and reflections on habitats and conservation.

Informative, easy to dip in and out of, and an enjoyable snapshot of birding in an earlier era.