tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post103922971834531286..comments2024-03-23T17:29:21.173-04:00Comments on Bill of the Birds on Blogspot: Young Birder's Guide!Bill of the Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16000245161006147448noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-81803637308545264242008-03-21T15:16:00.000-04:002008-03-21T15:16:00.000-04:00Cool!Cool!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-12689508644066358252008-03-18T18:22:00.000-04:002008-03-18T18:22:00.000-04:00Thanks to all for the kind words. I am really happ...Thanks to all for the kind words. I am really happy with how the book came out and how it's been received thus far.<BR><BR>Regarding the word Eastern in the title, it's a slight misnomer. Almost 70 percent of the 200 species in it are also found in the West. I did not want to pass this book off as being as good for western birders, so the name Eastern was appended to it.<BR><BR>I do hope there will be enough interest that Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, the publisher, will want to do a western version. And I look forward to covering birds like Steller's jay and tufted puffin!Bill of the Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16000245161006147448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-60471836510956099802008-03-18T13:19:00.000-04:002008-03-18T13:19:00.000-04:00Mary,There's not a photo in the bunch where Phoebe...Mary,<BR>There's not a photo in the bunch where Phoebe isn't radiating pride and joy in her big ol' daddy. Even as she tries to talk him into taking her and a bunch of other gigglers to the mall...<BR><BR>I was smiling so hard my cheek kept pressing the AV button on my camera.<BR><BR>Jim, do you think Pied Piper of Birdwatching is an apt title? Or should we just stick with King of All Media?Julie Zickefoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654698829603424649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-78002955681938766252008-03-18T10:31:00.000-04:002008-03-18T10:31:00.000-04:00Hi Bill I have been a fan of your blog for awhile....Hi Bill I have been a fan of your blog for awhile. I would like to post a link to your Young Birder Story on our blog. With a permanent link on the side under "Gift For Young Birders" if this is O.K. with you.You can check out our blog at: Http://carolandpetes.blogspot.com it's call, Its About the Journey and is about Birding, nature and photography. Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks and good luck with your book, I think it what has been needed for a long time.<BR>PeterPeterhttp://carolandpetes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-10237422992870309642008-03-18T08:39:00.000-04:002008-03-18T08:39:00.000-04:00Bill, this is really cool! You are the King of bir...Bill, this is really cool! You are the King of birding promotion, and deserve a medal. All of those kids are probably not only going to be tied into birds for the rest of their lives, many of them will no doubt go on to influence their peers to take up an interest in nature. Some may even write their own book about birds, someday. It would have been easier to just write the book, and that's probably what most authors would have done, but taking the time and having the creativity to insert those students into the process is just about as cool as producing the book itself!<BR><BR>You are a gentleman and a scholar, and here's hoping the new book sells like hotcakes!<BR><BR>Jim McCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-71394658894827001022008-03-18T06:46:00.000-04:002008-03-18T06:46:00.000-04:00It's like giving birth to a baby, isn't it? Oh th...It's like giving birth to a baby, isn't it? Oh the anticipation!! So wonderful that the kids who helped with it were the first to eat it up. I know Phoebe was so proud of her dad, and we are too! A book that will seduce another generation into the best hobby in the world. Priceless.Jaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-61488936871193168242008-03-17T22:44:00.000-04:002008-03-17T22:44:00.000-04:00Look...at...her...face. You are wonderful, Bill.I...Look...at...her...face. You are wonderful, Bill.<BR><BR>I want a copy for myself - no matter my age :o) Can't wait to have it!<BR><BR>Congratulations for sharing so much, big heart.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-78390240057884673302008-03-17T20:44:00.000-04:002008-03-17T20:44:00.000-04:00How exciting that this book is out! I will be get...How exciting that this book is out! I will be getting a copy and for sure make sure all the young naturalist that I work with will get the book also! Congrats on an amazing job your team did with this book!mon@rchhttp://monarchbfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-45425771602821923112008-03-17T19:59:00.000-04:002008-03-17T19:59:00.000-04:00Waaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I want to weep! North Eastern ...Waaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I want to weep! North Eastern Birds? Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I was going to buy 3 copies -- for my son, my daughter, and my classroom. But, we are in California. Sigh. <BR><BR>Best of luck! I hope the book sells out so that you'll do a West Coast version! PLEASE!!!!!egretsnesthttp://egretsnest.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-58175078222187666392008-03-17T19:51:00.000-04:002008-03-17T19:51:00.000-04:00What is the age range for this book, Bill? My you...What is the age range for this book, Bill? My young birder is my boss' 4 year old daughter, whose Life List includes House Finch, Cardinal, "chicky-birds" and "Those bad birds we have to yell at because they steal all the food." (starlings)<BR><BR>~KathiKatDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-87776879780519026192008-03-17T19:46:00.000-04:002008-03-17T19:46:00.000-04:00Great !! Great !! Great !! A worthy achievement....Great !! Great !! Great !! A worthy achievement. Amazon.com has it for pre-order.Texas Travelershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16250697065385437368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-63742564085305918112008-03-17T19:01:00.000-04:002008-03-17T19:01:00.000-04:00May your sales be insaneYour book signings endless...May your sales be insane<BR>Your book signings endlessJulie Zickefoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654698829603424649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-50000968233087914852008-03-17T18:41:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:41:00.000-04:00This is totally awesome Bill! I bet the kids were...This is totally awesome Bill! I bet the kids were really excited.NatureWomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-56910652028650696562008-03-17T18:29:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:29:00.000-04:00That must have provided you with so much pleasure ...That must have provided you with so much pleasure and it is great to get children involved in Bird Watching not just for the hobby but also because with Bird Watching comes a love of nature and more caring for our under pressure earth<BR><BR>SteveThe People Historyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01441825212351898692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2552045987668023231.post-60410141488827669702008-03-17T17:37:00.000-04:002008-03-17T17:37:00.000-04:00How exciting to have a new and improved young bird...How exciting to have a new and improved young birder's guide for my kids! Can't wait to see it. Good work, BOTB. You da' best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com