Have you been keeping up with the Big Bear eagles and their eaglets? They are currently being live-streamed by the Circulation Desk at A.K. Smiley Public Library. The non-profit Friends of Big Bear Valley provides the internet live-feed. Come in soon to see how they are growing and interacting. There is an accompanying display about birds, birdwatching, and related books that are available for check out.
Some new books are also waiting for you to expand your ornithological curiosity. “Field Guide to the Birds of the United States and Canada West,” and “Field Guide to the Birds of the United States and Canada East,” are both authored by Ted Floyd, editor of Birding magazine and published by National Geographic. These are both good resources to identify and learn more about our avian friends.
“The Owl Handbook: Investigating the Lives, Habits, and Importance of these Enigmatic Birds,” is also another selection if you would like to learn about different species of owls. Author and bird enthusiast John Shewey shares all kinds of interesting information and his impressive photographs vividly capture the uniqueness and beauty of these birds of prey.
“Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door,” by conservation biologist Thor Hanson highlights nature right where we live. His book is in three sections: “Seeing,” “Exploring,” and “Restoring.” There is so much interesting information on not only birds, but many other creatures and plants from down in the soil to up to the treetops that you don’t need a livestream camera to discover.
Come satisfy your “natural” curiosity at A.K. Smiley Public Library and learn about the birds, the bees, and so much more!