Russell will be at FWBS from 6-6:30 p.m. to give a short talk, answer questions, and sign copies of his book. The conversation will continue at Maine Beer Company from 6:30-8 p.m. while enjoying fresh beer in the tasting room while Russell signs more books.

Books will be available for purchase at both locations. MBC’s tasting room will present a range of their most popular offerings and new, often single-batch varieties for purchase. Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will also be available.

“Rare Birds of North America,” by Steve Howell, Ian Lewington, and Russell is a beautifully illustrated field guide to 262 bird species that have occurred as vagrants in North America. The book extensively covers identification, status, and distribution, and discusses avian vagrancy in general. What are the causes and patterns that may explain how birds from other parts of the world end up on our continent?

Freeport Wild Bird Supply is at 541 Route One. See www.freeportwildbirdsupply.com for more information.