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This fun, affordable, beautifully illustrated introduction to birding is like taking a walk with National Geographic's birding experts. Of this book's 192 pages, 160 are devoted to North America's top species, one per page, from the lowly House Wren to the majestic Bald Eagle. Carefully chosen illustrations and photographs capture the key details and typical behavior of each bird, paired with a short list of essential facts and a fun, fascinating, colloquially written bird-ography of each bird. (The latter feature is unique to this beginning field guide). Pictures plus facts plus story: a winning combination. With a small trim size and colorful illustrations, this pocket guide is easy on the eyes and easy to stash. A useful color index aids identification; tips throughout show how to observe, track, and identify birds in nature. Pictures plus facts plus story: a winning combination. A great book for someone with a new or casual interest in birds, and even older children. --The Birder's Libraryblog
The slim 192-page Pocket Guide provides helpful tips, such as how to use binoculars and how to look at an unfamiliar bird in order to identify it. --BirdWatching Magazine
Affordable and lightweight enough to carry on any outing...a perfect way for the whole family to discover the joys of bird-watching and explore the continent's amazing bird life. --FatBirder.com
A great introduction to North America’s common birds, promoting not only identification but also a genuine interest in birds. The Birder's LibraryLAURA ERICKSON has been a scientist, teacher, writer, wildlife rehabilitator, blogger, public speaker, photographer, and Science Editor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. She’s written six previous books about birds, including a National Outdoor Book Award winner. She’s currently a columnist and contributing editor forBirdWatching magazine. lãÅ
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