Th joy of watching birds in their natural environs has never found sole expression in moments of quiet, self-contained exhilaration. For all its characterization as a mash-up of solitary intellectual activity and a sport of personal bests, birding as a pastime has never been exclusionary or arcane. Who among us—serious birder or casual observer—hasn’t turned a memorable moment in the fild into a relatable tale of discovery and exuberance? Some have gone even further, communicating their ecstasy with the aid of the paintbrush, the camera, or the pen.