As I write this review, we are coming up on the 100th anniversary of the death of the last Passenger Pigeon.  That bird, named Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoo on September 1, 1914.

Now here is a book for the serious lister who enjoys chasing around the country for those rarities that show up every year.

As a beginner, it is great to have a book focused on Pennsylvania.   The book makes me want to learn more about butterflies in our area. The fact that I managed to identify all my photos, correctly or not, is a clear success for this book. I have a lot to learn about how to watch butterflies but this book will motivate me to try. 

I grew up with the saying ‘there’s no poor weather, only poor clothing’. So what is good clothing for long sessions of outdoor summer birding?