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Crows at the Nest
I have forgotten how many times I have given public presentations on crows but in nearly every case, the audience has sold out or nearly so. Crows remain immensely popular and that trend continued on May 8 when I spoke … Continue reading
Upcoming Talk and Events
I will be speaking on Bird Facts and Fiction on May 10 at 6 pm at VanDusen Gardens in Vancouver as part of the opening of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration. This will be a fun filled event of weird … Continue reading
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A Box of New Books Has Arrived
A shipment of newly printed copies of Letters from Gerald just arrived. Author and naturalist Audrey Benedict got her copy and sent the following review: “Rob Butler’s Letters from Gerald engages readers from the very first page. It is the story of … Continue reading
Letters from Gerald is in print
Writing a novel has as a reward finally seeing it in print. I am pleased to announce that Letters from Gerald is now available to readers at Friesens online book store and Amazon. You can find more about the synopsis, … Continue reading
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Sneak Preview of New Novel: Letters from Gerald
In a few short weeks, my new novel Letters from Gerald will go to press. Before the book goes on sale I thought I would give you a hint of what is to come. Click on the link to go … Continue reading
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Drawing Connections: 40 Years of Art and Hope
More than 40 years ago, I joined with seven other artists in a group art show about nature. Those same artists are joining forces once again with a show at the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea in Sidney British … Continue reading
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First Day Feast from Globe and Mail
For over a decade, we have been holding a feast of locally grown food on January 1st. You can read about it in the story that the Globe and Mail published on January 1, 2024 in the column below. Enjoy and … Continue reading
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Under the Covers: Designs for My Upcoming Novel, Letters from Gerald
Writing and publishing books is not only about the writing: there are decisions about marketing, pricing, book dimensions, hard cover, paperback, audio and e-book, and cover design. Right now, I am reviewing cover designs for my upcoming novel Letters from … Continue reading
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Christmas Bird Count Day
I awoke before dawn, looked out the window to see the sunrise cracking between the clouds. The forecast was for sunny or overcast skies. After a quick breakfast I was off to my area to scour for birds. Scouring is … Continue reading
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Christmas Bird Count is a Christmas Tradition
Tomorrow I don my boots and sling my binoculars around my neck to step out with scores of other keen birders on one of Vancouver’s oldest traditions – the annual Christmas Bird Count. The first count in North America started … Continue reading
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