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The Big Year : A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession
The Big Year A Tale of Man Nature and Fowl Obsession
Author: Mark Obmascik
Every year on January 1, a quirky crowd of adventurers storms out across North America for a spectacularly competitive event called a Big Year -- a grand, grueling, expensive, and occasionally vicious, "extreme" 365-day marathon of birdwatching. — For three men in particular, 1998 would be a whirlwind, a winner-takes-nothing battle for a new Nort...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780743245456
ISBN-10: 0743245458
Publication Date: 1/27/2004
Pages: 288
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4.1 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Free Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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Got birds. Story about birders engaged in a grueling battle for the North American birding record. Three obssessive birders set out on a frenetic pilgrimage in a grand, expensive and vicious 365-day marathon of birdwatching.
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I'm not even that interested in bird-watching, yet I was fascinated by this book!
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Very enjoyable book about birding.
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Follows three men obsessed with seeing the most birds in North America in the year 1998. Birders would appreciate their journeys.
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I found this a fascinating look at a world that I never knew existed. The book as informative -- the author knows his birds -- and read like a fast-paced adventure. I would recommend to anyone. This is an glimpse at a group of people with a particular passion. (BTW, the amount of money spent is a great argument for protecting natural habitats, although not all birds were found in the wilds of N.A.)
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janeinthecity avatar reviewed The Big Year : A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession on + 18 more book reviews
I thought the movie looked like fun, then I learned it was based on a book of the same name. The movie didn't get good reviews, but the book did. I am so glad I got it--it was really fun and interesting about birders. There was actually some suspense about which of these three extraordinary individuals would win the Big Year! I would recommend it for anyone who enjoys a pleasant read.
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An amazing and hilarious look into the culture of birders. As an amateur birder I was intrigued but to witness the obsession in this book was fascinating!


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