Sneed B. Collard III (Birding for Boomers)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30

Shakespeare & Co. 103 S 3rd St W Missoula, MT, 59801 United States (map)

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Shakespeare & Co. is pleased to host a reading by celebrated author Sneed B. Collard III on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:00 pm. Collard will read from his new book Birding for Boomers: And Everyone Else Brave Enough to Embrace the World's Most Rewarding and Frustrating Activity (Mountaineers Books, 2024) and show a slideshow. This event is free and open to the public.

About Birding for Boomers:
A laugh-out-loud funny yet informative introduction to this popular pastime, Birding for Boomers takes novice birders of all ages by the hand and leads them on a journey to discover the joys of birdwatching. Author Sneed B. Collard III covers all the questions a beginner may have, including bird behavior and identification, selecting the right equipment, finding places to birdwatch, and much more. Collard’s guide is for anyone interested in getting started with birdwatching but, inspired by his own experiences, he spotlights older birders who will appreciate his personal insights and tips for overcoming aging-related challenges such as mobility issues, poor hearing, or failing eyesight.

For ease of use, Birding for Boomers is organized according to the progression of skills beginning birders need, and features tips, checklists, and colorful illustrations throughout. Additional sections cover sharing birding with others and contributing to community science, habitat stewardship, and bird conservation. Appealing and light-hearted, Birding for Boomers will help a wide range of readers get started with watching, understanding, and conserving our feathered friends.

Author Bio:
Sneed B. Collard III is the author of almost one hundred books for adults and children, including the award-winning Warblers & Woodpeckers: A Father-Son Big Year of Birding and First-Time Japan: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Independent Traveler. A biologist by training, he writes on a wide variety of bird, science, and travel topics for BWD Magazine, Montana Outdoors, and other magazines. When he is not writing or birding, Sneed can be found speaking to school and birding groups of all ages, traveling with his family, and walking his “birding dog,” Lola.