Get out the binoculars: A Field Guide to Backyard Birds of North America

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I can only identify a handful of birds; they are the most simple ones-robin, bluejay, cardinal, red tailed hawk, pigeon, and maybe a few more. I hear birds all the time though and sometimes seeone flying by. With this guide, I will be better able to identify what i see.

The book begins with an introduction and a helpful section called Bird Finder at a Glance. The latter showed me that I knew a bit more than I credited myself for and has pictures of many breeds. Following this is a section on Bird Life where there is information on everything from feathers, to nests, to songs, courtship and much more. The next section is titled Making the Most of Birding which is filled with good advice. Also included is a catalog of US backyard birds and even a logbook.

This comprehensive and well illustrated books will be welcomed by novices and even some experienced bird watchers. It is a good resource.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 12 September 2023