In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divided than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned to the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. But what began as an attempt to find solace turned into something far greater—an opportunity to savor quiet moments during a volatile time, connect to nature in a meaningful way, and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby. 

Central Park birder Christian Cooper takes us beyond the viral video that shocked a nation and into a world of avian adventures, global excursions, and the unexpected lessons you can learn from a life spent looking up. This title is also available as an eBook and eAudio on Libby. 

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide.

A friendly, accessible, and humorous guide to discovering the joys of bird watching. This title is also available for checkout as an eAudio from hoopla.

In this uplifting memoir, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook and eAudio from hoopla.

Birding While Indian spans more than fifty years of childhood walks and adult road trips to deliver, via a compendium of birds recorded and revered, the author’s life as a part-Lakota inhabitant of the Great Plains.

Naturalist Kenn Kaufman examines the scientific discoveries of John James Audubon and his artistic and ornithologist peers to show how what they saw (and what they missed) reflects how we perceive and understand the natural world.

Kumar’s reflections on these messengers from our distant past and harbingers of our future offer luminous evidence of her suggestion that “seeds of transformation lie dormant in all of our hearts.” This title is also available for checkout as an eBook and eAudio from hoopla.

Country Bird gives birdwatching new meaning by pairing scientific insight on the sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting rural areas of North America with a light-hearted narrative that reflects the personality and characteristics associated with country life.

Courtney Ellis weaves together stories from her own life, including the death of her grandfather, with reflections on birds of many kinds.

The Owl Handbook provides a beautifully photographed, thoughtfully researched, and accessible guide to these complex, captivating creatures.

This illustrated guide features detailed images of birds’ nests and eggs from the collection of the Natural History Museum in London.