Beautifully written and compiled, Every Bird from Sea to Shining Sea chronicles the "Big Year 2024" quest of Ethan and Ingrid Whitaker to see as many bird species as possible in the lower 48 States. This book puts you right there with them, step by step, as they crisscross the country on their journey from blistering hot deserts to 12,000 ft peak, offshore water to mosquito infested swamp, boreal forest and everything in between.

It's an absolute "MUST READ" for every birder considering or planning a Big Year of their own, offering inspiration, valuable insight and tips for ALL birders. Also, learn why they planned their Big Year opposite almost all conventional wisdom and why it worked. Learn, as well, about the tools and resources used that led to their success. This includes an app that Ethan developed using public databases to keep informed of all the common birds they still needed, plus rarities, in every area they were visiting at the moment. Key take-aways are commitment, preparation, execution and the flexibility to adapt on the fly, all of which is demonstrated in the book.

A very entertaing bonus in the book is a QR link to Ethan and Ingrid's brilliantly produced weekly videos of their progress, which are informative and done with great humor. The bok concludes with an extraordinary photo gallery highlighting their year. It's a marvel how they managed it all while keeping appointments and enjoying family visits and traditions.