tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post6118300340549996700..comments2008-01-18T15:16:39.839-05:00Bill of the Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16000245161006147448noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-33330555075224791532008-01-18T15:16:00.000-05:002008-01-18T15:16:00.000-05:00If I had gotten my little mitts on that book 35 years ago I would not be in my first year of birding.<BR/><BR/>It will be a great tool for me to use with my nephews in my personal battle against their nature deficient disorder. Planting these seeds, one kid at a time, seems the best investment for the compassionate stewardship our planet needs. Thank you!T.R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00595967532391171082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-64100899554401521012008-01-16T22:39:00.000-05:002008-01-16T22:39:00.000-05:00We are looking forward to getting your new book in the expanded Nature Discovery section of our store. In talking to your mom about it, she sure was proud of you!<BR/>It was a pleasure to finally get to meet you!The Zen Birdfeederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07628190881212793758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-24176790797730262682008-01-16T12:24:00.000-05:002008-01-16T12:24:00.000-05:00Wow, how did I miss this post earlier? What an awesome idea and congrats!!! I just bought my future nephew a collection of the Peterson First Guides. I don't love the birding guide from that series much, but it's a start. This could be my next gift for him.Patrick Belardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-17923667680110182512008-01-14T11:28:00.000-05:002008-01-14T11:28:00.000-05:00BT3: I'm a pretty new reader of your BotB blog -- been a regular reader of Zick's blog for ages, and finally clicked on over to see what her other half had to say.<BR/><BR/>What a wonderful project this book must have been! Especially working with the kids to develope it.<BR/><BR/>I've seen enough "coypu" (we grew up just calling them "neuter rats") down here around the Texas Gulf Coast that I'll pass on the autographed rodent. Congrats on the new book.<BR/><BR/>One question tho -- I'm assuming your "Eastern US" isn't going to be quite as handy down here in Texas. Any suggestions for a good starter field guide for new Texas / Gulf Coast bird enthusiasts? I'm trying to get my own kids (9 and 6) more interested in outdoor activities (beyond the soccer fields) and would love to get them interested in birding.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, and keep up the good work!Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13014655699830796979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-54295026561604691952008-01-13T21:11:00.000-05:002008-01-13T21:11:00.000-05:00Yes, a labor of love. I'll be looking for your new book, Bill. I'm not young, but I think I'll really enjoy it.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-52372810526691462092008-01-12T00:27:00.000-05:002008-01-12T00:27:00.000-05:00This is great, Bill. I also hope it won't be too long before you put out a Western edition.Mary Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077077785157768787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-11524547661916360302008-01-11T19:14:00.000-05:002008-01-11T19:14:00.000-05:00Oh.<BR/><BR/>A nutria.<BR/><BR/>Why didn't you say so?<BR/><BR/>~KKatDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-21325356419660325452008-01-11T18:57:00.000-05:002008-01-11T18:57:00.000-05:00What the hell is a "coypu"? <BR/><BR/>Off to Wikipedia ...<BR/><BR/>~Kathi, who, BTW, thinks this book is a terrific ideaKatDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13186814675058675885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-29359819701328627712008-01-11T18:25:00.000-05:002008-01-11T18:25:00.000-05:00I want a copy, I want a copy! Bill can't wait till the final product is on the book shelve! I would also love to get a signed copy by both you and your helper (Phoebe)!mon@rchhttp://monarchbfly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-87490755636493715242008-01-11T18:10:00.000-05:002008-01-11T18:10:00.000-05:00Great idea, Bill. As a middle school teacher, I'm excited about this. We just read the novel Hoot, by Carl Hiassen, and I think it may have gotten a "spark" into some of the kids who normally wouldn't have looked twice at a bird. <BR/>I'll have to reccommend this book to them as well!mrguildoohttp://openid.aol.com/mrguildoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-63240117159591093632008-01-11T17:58:00.000-05:002008-01-11T17:58:00.000-05:00The best way is to shave your signature in the coypu. I'll hold it down.Julie Zickefoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654698829603424649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-90235524790011715462008-01-11T17:33:00.000-05:002008-01-11T17:33:00.000-05:00Wow! Thanks all the positive comments and references to coypu.<BR/><BR/>I'll happily sign all of your coypus--think a waterproof Sharpie will work?BT3http://www.blogger.com/profile/16000245161006147448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-66023204488484685992008-01-11T16:31:00.000-05:002008-01-11T16:31:00.000-05:00Bill, I loved this post! I acquired my grandmother's (1888-1989) Chester Reed Bird Guide, and found that the apple didn't fall far from the tree - she had noted the sighting date of each bird she saw on it's page starting in 1913 (Flicker). She also gave me my first guide, An Introduction to Birds by John Kieran, Illustrated by Don Eckelberry. I'll be buying a number of your guides for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade birding club I sponsor at the school where I'm the librarian. Can't wait! Thanks.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-39725465561955942652008-01-11T15:59:00.000-05:002008-01-11T15:59:00.000-05:00Well done, BOTB! How cool is that?!! I need more tools to 'hook' the grandkids. So, the first question that came to mind was....how long will we have to wait for, "Birds of Western North America"?<BR/>btw -- I've still got my 'Reed Guide' too. <BR/>I wrote a letter to Roger Tory Petersen when I was 7, and he wrote me back! Some day soon, seven-year-old's will be writing to thank you. We'll be watching for the book. You're an inspiration, and I THANK YOU.Brookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-63239811997853171882008-01-11T15:11:00.000-05:002008-01-11T15:11:00.000-05:00Wow, Bill! This looks great! I'm definitely going to need a copy for The Kid, who's just getting into birding.dguzmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-15018808296439996142008-01-11T13:05:00.000-05:002008-01-11T13:05:00.000-05:00Whoo hoot! I know where one coypu will find a home.Trixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04765602736333069178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-47844624651254772062008-01-11T12:40:00.000-05:002008-01-11T12:40:00.000-05:00Congratulations, dude! Hope all is going well at BirdWatch America.<BR/><BR/>And I definitely want a signed coypu...<BR/><BR/>JeffJeff Gyrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12911475718198222447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-37704019896997159872008-01-11T12:37:00.000-05:002008-01-11T12:37:00.000-05:00Congratulations Bill ! A gift to the future of birding, for children and encouraging their interest in the environment. Kudos to you and your many young assistants.<BR/><BR/>And will the coypu be photographed, stuffed, or on the hoof ? ;)Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12622829084271770317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-79853456623130341702008-01-11T12:09:00.000-05:002008-01-11T12:09:00.000-05:00Do you think RR meant "a signed coypu?" Kind of a tall order, but he's a good friend.<BR/><BR/>Go ahead. Google "coypu."Julie Zickefoosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06654698829603424649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-12644594825546925612008-01-11T11:59:00.000-05:002008-01-11T11:59:00.000-05:00Excellent Bill! What a great idea.<BR/>I have a great-nephew who is 10 and interested in birds. We have sent him a number of field guides.<BR/>I'm going to want a signed copu for him.<BR/>Congratulaions buddy.<BR/><BR/>RRRondeau Richttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13740342799585280444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16932358.post-46974736442664713812008-01-11T06:40:00.000-05:002008-01-11T06:40:00.000-05:00What a labor of love Bill! People like you and Julie have done for birding what Tiger Woods did for golf. Now, it's going to be even more cool with this wonderful guide. Congratulations!! Can't wait to see it come out.Jaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.com