Andrew
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WOW! If I was pushed to say just one word for this book that would be wow! This is a book written by a reporter having been given the accounts and all relevant papers by three Americans attempting what they dub a 'Big Year'. Three birders decided to travel the entire North American political region to launch an assault on the 'Big Year' record held by Sandy Komito. Never mind the UK400 club these birders rack up 700+ birds in a Big Year. It takes a mad man to even begin one but knowing ourselves, we can understand what these men are thinking throughout the book and to us they are not mad at all. The book is full of chracter, excitement and frission in the encounters. It is genuinely hard to decide out of the three diverse personalities, who to root for.
One interesting note about the book for anyone who is interested is that one of these men is "very mad", his name is Sandy Komito! Yes, he is doing a second 'Big Year'!
I promise you you will read this book very quickly.
ISBN : 0-385-60532-3
One interesting note about the book for anyone who is interested is that one of these men is "very mad", his name is Sandy Komito! Yes, he is doing a second 'Big Year'!
I promise you you will read this book very quickly.
ISBN : 0-385-60532-3