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Every Bird from Sea to Shining Sea One Couple's Big Year in Birding - A Photographic Adventure Across the Lower 48 States Join a retired couple from Maine as they break outside of their comfort zone in an effort to see Every Bird From Sea to Shining Sea. Follow Ethan and Ingrid Whitaker as they spend an entire year traveling around the Continental United States doing a Big Year . . . a contest to identify as many species of birds as possible in a calendar year.Experience the authors' Big Year as they:* Visit 37 States* Climb snow covered mountains in search of rare birds* Hike stunning…mehr

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Every Bird from Sea to Shining Sea One Couple's Big Year in Birding - A Photographic Adventure Across the Lower 48 States Join a retired couple from Maine as they break outside of their comfort zone in an effort to see Every Bird From Sea to Shining Sea. Follow Ethan and Ingrid Whitaker as they spend an entire year traveling around the Continental United States doing a Big Year . . . a contest to identify as many species of birds as possible in a calendar year.Experience the authors' Big Year as they:* Visit 37 States* Climb snow covered mountains in search of rare birds* Hike stunning National Parks, Historic Sites and Off-shore Islands* Explore the Southern Border hoping for a glimpse of an unusual owl.* Speed down icy Northern roads hoping a reported bird hasn't flown.* Waiting at a Miami dumpsters for 20 hours in 100 degree heat for a bird.* Take dozens of airplane flights and boat trips* Meet fascinating people of all ages* Learn the importance of "Lifer Pie".All while having the time of their lives!Every Bird From Sea to Shining Sea includes over 800 wildlife photos by the authors, woven together with their humorous chronicle of the craziest thing they had ever done.
Autorenporträt
Ethan is a retired software developer and entrepreneur who has started and sold multiple companies.In 2024, Ethan and his wife Ingrid did a Big Year in Birding across the Lower 48 States of the USA where they travelled back and forth across the country and identified a remarkable 708 specific species of birds. Their book "Every Bird From Sea to Shining Sea", chronicles their adventure and is available where Birding Books are Sold.In 2022, Ingrid and Ethan co-authored "What's That Bird? - A Kid's Guide to Backyard Birds of New England" and is available where Birding Books are Sold.In 2021, Ethan broke Maine's Big Year Birding record, finding and identifying 324 species of birds in the State in a single calendar year. Ethan wrote about his Big Year Adventure, in "Every Bird in Maine", available where Birding Books are sold.