The real James Bond’s research resulted in his landmark theory in 1934 that the birds of the Caribbean were most closely related to North American birds, not South American, as had previously been thought. This eventually led the noted evolutionary
All About ‘Bond’s Line’ – Both of Them Read Post »
A Science Times section in The New York Times earlier this year featured an article about a Solenodon, an incredible creature native to the West Indies. As Veronica Greenwood wrote: “About the size of a guinea pig, it has a
James Bond and an Odd Hispaniolan Mammal Read Post »
In advance of my talk this Saturday at the virtual Cape May Spring Festival, I am re-posting one of my favorite posts each day this week. In my new book, I wrote about the enduring bond between bird-watchers and 007
When Aussies Embraced the real Bond and 007 Read Post »
In advance of my talk this Saturday at the virtual Cape May Spring Festival, I am re-posting one of my favorite posts each day this week, plus a couple of new posts — like this one. A great acquaintance recently
Collecting the Real James Bond’s Books Read Post »
In advance of my talk this Saturday at the virtual Cape May Spring Festival, I am re-posting one of my favorite posts each day this week. By now, many people have heard about the likely extinction of the Bahama Nuthatch.
Real James Bond & the Bahama Nuthatch Read Post »
In advance of my talk this Saturday at the virtual Cape May Spring Festival, I am re-posting one of my favorite posts each day this week. I’ve found that when it comes to researching birds in the West Indies, James
The Real James Bond & the Bahama Parrot Read Post »
The real James Bond’s wife, Mary Wickham Bond, was not only on the board of the Free Library of Philadelphia, but she also stole a very valuable book from that very same library.* Learn more about the amazing Mary
James Bond’s Wife Was a Book Thief! Read Post »