North American Bird Watching for Beginners : Field Notes on 150 Species to Start Your Birding Adventures

From the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to the powerful bald eagle, there's a fascinating variety of unique and beautiful birds that call North America home. This compact field guide is the perfect introduction to birding, offering essential information about 150 North American species and expert advice on how to get started on your bird-watching journey.

You'll learn important birding terminology, what equipment to have on hand, and how to log and submit your bird sightings. Each species features full-color photos and need-to-know details about appearance, behavior, and population range, making it easy to identify the birds you encounter.

The book's simple organization makes it an ideal companion for your adventures, with clearly marked sections for common backyard birds, songbirds, shorebirds and waterbirds, and raptors. Get to know your feathered neighbors with this accessible field guide to the birds of North America.