Behind the scenes of the Peterson bird nest field guide

Here are some images of our adventures behind the scenes. Including some shots of digital page proofs and a couple of our writing retreats. It's been a long haul; like 5 years!! And it involved an incredible level of attention to detail. We’re stoked with the way it turned out though!

Matt checking out a beautiful Cactus Wren nest

That Cactus Wren nest again

Casey and a Coot nest

Kim with a Hermit Thrush nest and eggs

Close up shot of the Hermit Thrush nest with eggs

Casey and Matt inspecting nests at the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

The bird nest collection at the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology is massive!

Writing retreat in southern California

The authors during a writing retreat in northcentral Washington State