Flock Together: A Love Affair with Extinct Birds

“Lively, passionate, melancholy, joyful, and quirky. . . . An endearing and highly readable book. . . . An ode to birds and nature, as well as to the eclectic and individual private fascinations-such as birding-that make our lives unique and worthwhile.”-Pamela Miller, Minneapolis Star Tribune   “Flock Together is the highly satisfying tale of a fledgling birder. Hollars conveys an infectious sense of awe and excitement for every bird he spots. Yet this is so much more than just a catalog of sightings. It is also about the author’s entry into a community of intriguing characters-some brilliant, some eccentric, yet all bound by their fierce love for birds.”-Justin Hocking, author of The Great Floodgates of the Wonderworld "A wonderful read. . . . It reminds us that while we need to strive and protect species that are at risk, we must also place value on keeping common species common."-Tianna Burke, Canadian Field-Naturalist "While world travelers gain a broad picture of our planet, Hollars illustrates the world of information and interest within a few feet of our front door."-Bill Schwab, E Missourian “You’d think that nonfiction about extinct birds would be a trip into the void, but not in B.J. Hollars’s capable hands. Hollars takes us from specimen cabinets to his own backyard in a ceaseless pursuit of birds. They become a kind of compass for human morality in Flock Together. Lest that sound too heavy, be assured there is joy here too, in the very act of being attentive.”-Christopher Cokinos, author of Hope Is the Thing with Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of Vanished Birds “This book should appeal to anyone with a curiosity about the world of nature. The topics, writing, and appealing voice of the author make this volume a most engaging read.”-Joel Greenberg, author of A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction "An insightful memoir."-Kirkus