In his richly researched newsletter, amateur historian Robert Francis takes deep dives into the country's complicated and ever-changing relationship with birds.| Audubon
Sportsmen were the first to protect America’s birds – by reserving birds for themselves| birdhistory.substack.com
A few months ago I wrote a piece for Bird History about eating robins. When I started researching the article, I figured it would be something short and straightforward: “Isn’t it interesting that people used to eat robins? Here are some recipes.” Of course, once I started digging in, I learned that the story was...| US Bird History
Studying history is about revealing possibilities – not just uncovering past worlds but opening our eyes to worlds that could exist again.| birdhistory.substack.com
Before I get to today’s post, I want to share that I’ve opened up paid subscriptions to Bird History on Substack. If this writing has taught you something new, please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support the research that goes into my work. Subscriptions start at $6 a month — but the posts will...| US Bird History
Robins were a popular American dish for hundreds of years. What did it take to get them off the menu?| birdhistory.substack.com