Arizona's Birds: From Backyard to Backwoods
Sunday, November 16, 2pm

Arizona is renowned as a premier birding state where many species rarely seen elsewhere in the country reach the northern end of their migratory range. Author/photographer Jim Burns offers a lively portrayal of the habits and habitats of 75 of these unique southwestern species. Much more than a field guide or scientific survey, Burns has crafted an original birding book that is more at home on your bedside table than in your backpack. Veteran or newcomer, birders will find a wealth of insights into familiar species as well as reminders of their own triumphs and heartbreaks in personal accounts of vehicular breakdowns, photographic faux pas, and egregious identification errors. From birds you can see in your own backyard to those requiring either pure dumb luck or years of perseverance to spot, Burns will have you laughing, learning, and reaching for your binoculars. Copies of Jim Burns’ Arizona Birds will be available for sale and signing. free members/$7 general public