Mind of the Raven (Apr 2022)

[Rachel]

Everyone seemed to really like the last Bernd Heinrich book we read so I figured we should read another one and I cannot resist a bird themed book!! So this time we're reading Mind of the Raven and I'm really excited about it. Ravens are awesome, they're so smart, and really that's all I know so I'm ready to learn more!

Come read with me, now or later or literally whenever (there's no deadlines here!!), and I'm looking forward to chatting about it!

[Rachel]

I've fallen behind and haven't read this yet.... but I took this week of work to relax and get a break before my summer field season so I'll try to get to it this week and report back!! :)

[Rachel]

I have been trying to make myself read this book given how well reviewed it is, that it's about birds (team bird!), that I have enjoyed other things by Bernd Heinrich, and that I try to not quit on a book. But I just couldn't do it. From the very beginning I was really annoyed at how he manipulates wild birds endlessly. And I know that's how a lot of research was/is done but it really bugged me and I couldn't get beyond it. So I quit. Sorry y'all! If anyone else has read it I'd love to hear your thoughts!