What is that yellow bird? Get answers! Once you start paying attention, you'll find birds everywhere you go. Twenty species could easily inhabit your yard. Wouldn't it be fun to recognize them all? To locate them by their distinctive calls and songs? To get up-close looks at their bright eyes and brilliant colors? If ever an activity unlocked the exhilaration of getting close to nature, it's bird watching. You can gear up and seek them out in wild places, or settle into a comfortable chair to see who comes to your feeders. You need only three things: A pair of binoculars, a field guide, and a…mehr
What is that yellow bird? Get answers! Once you start paying attention, you'll find birds everywhere you go. Twenty species could easily inhabit your yard. Wouldn't it be fun to recognize them all? To locate them by their distinctive calls and songs? To get up-close looks at their bright eyes and brilliant colors? If ever an activity unlocked the exhilaration of getting close to nature, it's bird watching. You can gear up and seek them out in wild places, or settle into a comfortable chair to see who comes to your feeders. You need only three things: A pair of binoculars, a field guide, and a spark of interest. Soon, you'll be the one your friends turn to, saying, "I saw this bird...what could it be?" Inside... * Bird sounds and behavior * Making your yard a bird haven * Bird feeding, simplified * How to ID a mystery bird * Choosing binoculars * Finding the right field guide * Birding hotspots * Bird photography for fun and ID * Finding your (bird) people
The Editors of BWD - BWD has been North America's premier magazine for bird watchers since 1978. Filled with informative and fun articles about birds, birders, birding destinations, and more, BWD brings you birds in a way you've never seen before. Beautiful photography and fascinating articles by renowned experts will deepen your knowledge, expand your appreciation, and inspire you to look up!
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Foreword xvii Introduction 1 Part 1: Watching Birds - A Natural Habit 5 Chapter 1: Birds and the People Who Love Them 7 Chapter 2: Tools That Take You Up Close and Personal 17 Chapter 3: Identifying Birds ("lf It Walks Like a Duck .") 27 Chapter 4: Taxonomy and Nomenclature 49 Chapter 5: Watching Bird Behavior 67 Chapter 6: Bird Sounds: News and Entertainment 87 Part 2: Backyard Bird Watching 103 Chapter 7: Making a Bird-Friendly Yard 105 Chapter 8: Bird Feeding: The Start of It All 119 Chapter 9: Gardening for the Birds 151 Part 3: Bird Sighting 101: Using Your Tools 169 Chapter 10: Binoculars and How to Use Them 171 Chapter 11: Choosing and Using Field Guides 189 Chapter 12: Writing It Down 205 Part 4: Beyond the Backyard 227 Chapter 13: Migration: When Birds and Birders Get Moving 229 Chapter 14: Taking a Field Trip 245 Chapter 15: Birding by Habitat 265 Chapter 16: Birding Hotspots 277 Chapter 17: Birding Tours: On Site with a Pro 287 Chapter 18: Festivals and Other Events 297 Part 5: Once You're Hooked 305 Chapter 19: Birding That Makes a Difference 307 Chapter 20: Bird Photography 329 Chapter 21: Advanced Bird ID. 351 Part 6: The Part of Tens 363 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Help Save Birds 365 Chapter 23: Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Birds 369 Index 375
Foreword xvii Introduction 1 Part 1: Watching Birds - A Natural Habit 5 Chapter 1: Birds and the People Who Love Them 7 Chapter 2: Tools That Take You Up Close and Personal 17 Chapter 3: Identifying Birds ("lf It Walks Like a Duck .") 27 Chapter 4: Taxonomy and Nomenclature 49 Chapter 5: Watching Bird Behavior 67 Chapter 6: Bird Sounds: News and Entertainment 87 Part 2: Backyard Bird Watching 103 Chapter 7: Making a Bird-Friendly Yard 105 Chapter 8: Bird Feeding: The Start of It All 119 Chapter 9: Gardening for the Birds 151 Part 3: Bird Sighting 101: Using Your Tools 169 Chapter 10: Binoculars and How to Use Them 171 Chapter 11: Choosing and Using Field Guides 189 Chapter 12: Writing It Down 205 Part 4: Beyond the Backyard 227 Chapter 13: Migration: When Birds and Birders Get Moving 229 Chapter 14: Taking a Field Trip 245 Chapter 15: Birding by Habitat 265 Chapter 16: Birding Hotspots 277 Chapter 17: Birding Tours: On Site with a Pro 287 Chapter 18: Festivals and Other Events 297 Part 5: Once You're Hooked 305 Chapter 19: Birding That Makes a Difference 307 Chapter 20: Bird Photography 329 Chapter 21: Advanced Bird ID. 351 Part 6: The Part of Tens 363 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Help Save Birds 365 Chapter 23: Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Birds 369 Index 375
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