The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl ObsessionThe rollicking chronicle of the 275,000-mile odyssey of three unlikely adventurers who take their bird-watching so seriously it nearly kills them. From Texas in pursuit of the Rufus-capped Warbler to British Columbia in search of Xantus' Hummingbird, these obsessive enthusiasts brave roasting deserts, storm-tossed oceans, infested swamps and disgruntled lions (not to mention some of the lumpiest hotel mattresses known to man) as they vie to become North America's number one bird-watcher in what would prove to be the biggest Big Year of them all...This captivating tour of human and avian nature, of courage and deceit, of passion and paranoia reveals the extremes to which Man will go to pursue his dreams, to conquer and to categorize... |
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User Review - yukon92 - LibraryThingThis book was an unexpected find. The tale of 3 different men who tried to find as many kinds of birds within one calendar year as possible was a great read. It brought back memories of an uncle in ... Read full review
The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession
User Review - Book VerdictIn this riveting narrative, three competitive birders vie to see the most birds in one year. This enjoyable read was made into a movie starring Steve Martin and Owen Wilson. Read full review