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The Big Year

A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession
Obmascik, Mark (Book - 2004)
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An account of one of the world's quirkiest contests: the race to spot the most bird species in North America in a single year, this title details what was to become the greatest "birding" year of all time as experienced by three of the biggest, most obsessive hitters in the birding world.

Publisher: London : - Doubleday
Pages: 268
ISBN: 0385605323
Language: English
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 252-253) and index.
Statement of responsibility: Mark Obmascik
Physical description: xiii, 268 p. ; 23 cm.
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Aug 25, 2011
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Oddly - my favorite book ever. I am not a bird person in the least, but the writing is very well done. The story just carries you along. (I read this years ago and am writing this)

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Feb 12, 2012
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This book follows 3 characters as they attempt to win a Big Year, by spotting the most species of birds in North America over one year. This book was the basis for the 2011 film "The Big Year" with Owen Wilson, Steve Martin and Jack Black.

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