North American Bird Watching for Beginners - (Bird Watching Adventures) by Sharon Stiteler (Paperback)

About the Book

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. You'll find essential information about 150 North American species and expert advice on how to get started on your bird-watching journey.

Book Synopsis

Learn how to identify 150 North American birds--your new summer hobby

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. You'll find essential information about 150 North American species and expert advice on how to get started on your bird-watching journey.

Dive into the perfect summer activity with:

The basics of bird watching--Learn important birding terminology, what equipment to have on hand, and how to log and submit your bird sightings.

Complete bird profiles--Discover full-color photos and need-to-know details about each species' appearance, behavior, and population range.

Easy-to-find information--This book's simple organization makes it the ideal companion for your bird watching adventures, with clearly marked sections for common backyard birds, songbirds, shorebirds and waterbirds, and raptors.

Get to know your feathered neighbors this summer with this field guide to the birds of North America.

Review Quotes

"Sharon Stiteler has written a guide with practical, no-nonsense advice and information for beginning birder watchers, even down to the common terms and slang used by more advanced birders. It's an inside look into the world of bird watching that will draw in new birders but is entertaining and informative enough for those of all skill levels. Sharon's expansive knowledge of birds and the natural environment imparts fun facts about common bird species and how to locate and identify them, and her wit and humor shine through on every page." --Stephanie Seymour, hawk counter for Purple Chickadee Hawk Watch and creator of the album There Are Birds

"This book does a fantastic job of introducing a novice to bird watching. I've always enjoyed seeing birds in my yard and when I've explored national parks but haven't spent a lot of time thinking about the basics when it comes to expanding my appreciation. Sharon provides a good primer for someone to get involved in bird watching without feeling overwhelmed." --Tim Wick, comedian, podcaster, playwright, and national park enthusiast

"This funny, enthusiastic book grabs you by the hand and drags you through a fast, witty, rundown of all you need to know to start spotting and identifying birds in North America. It'd be great fun even if you're not interested in the subject. If you are interested in starting to bird watch, this is an excellent place to begin." --Paul Cornell, author and TV writer

About the Author

SHARON STITELER loves birds; it's just the way she's wired. When not leading bird tours or speaking at birding and nature events, she works for the National Park Service.