Sri Lanka has got to be on almost every bird watchers dream list of locations to visit, and few people know its avifauna as well as Amila the host of Gallicissa, the blog of a birder in an endemic hotspot. He’s done an admirable job of hosting this edition of the premier bird carnival on the web, I and the Bird #75. Not only that but he’s offering up three beautiful books for three lucky readers. Need I say more.
And speaking of giving away free books, the gang at 10,000 Birds is at it again. They’re giving away a copy of the Young Birder’s Guide. Go check out the contest for the book that is ideal for the budding young bird watcher in your life. Oh and a note for Mike, Charlie, and Corey: I’ve already got a copy so don’t put my name in the running.