The Backyard Bird Lover's Field Guide Secrets to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying Birds of Your Region

by Roth, Sally

• ISBN13: 9781594866029
• ISBN10: 1594866023
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-26
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

A stunning full-color guide to one of America's most popular hobbies, with a region-by-region approach that unlocks the key to quick and easy bird identification. Some 63 million Americans report that they enjoy observing their avian friends from their homes, and newcomers join the backyard bird-watching ranks all the time. But how do backyard birders learn who's who when typical field guides bombard them with choices that take forever to sort out? The Backyard Bird Lover's Field Guide keeps it simple with a regional approach that cuts the possibilities down to size. Instead of poring over hundreds of species that don't come anywhere near our own backyard, readers will find about 30 of the most likely prospects for each of seven regions of the country. Each entry is packed with advice on favorite foods, welcoming plants, and other temptations to lure birds to the backyard, along with glimpses into the birds' personalities. Sally Roth has a gift for conveying her passion for the subject along with her extensive knowledge. "Roth's love for birds and her hands-on practical experience are inspiring," say Sharon Dunn and Michael Dunn, owners of the Duncraft Birdfeeding Catalog, about Roth's Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible. Filled with you-can-do-it features, such as tricks to help birders identify birds in a flash and ways to avoid confusing two similar birds, this new field guide will receive similar praise.

Author Biography

SALLY ROTH, a lifelong naturalist and gardener, is the author of several books. She frequently lectures and leads workshops on bird-watching, gardening, and natural history.

Table of Contents

Identifying birds
Why birds?	p. 3
Why ID?	p. 20
How to get started	p. 35
Quick tips for skill building	p. 44
The regional approach	p. 63
Meet the birds
Start here	p. 75
Birds of the Northeast	p. 121
Birds of the far North	p. 147
Birds of the Southeast and South	p. 175
Birds of the Midwest	p. 201
Birds of the West	p. 229
Birds of the Southwest and California	p. 253
Birds of the Northwest	p. 279
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