Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 352 pages
- Published by: Rodale Books June 26, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1594866023
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1594866029
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Book Dimensions:
9 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
- Weighs: 1.8 pounds
Product Description
A stunning full-color guide to one of America’s most popular hobbies, with a region-by-region approach that unlocks the key to quick and easy bird identification.
Some 63 million Americans report that they enjoy observing their avian friends from their homes, and newcomers join the backyard bird-watching ranks all the time. But how do backyard birders learn who’s who when typical field guides bombard them with choices that take forever to sort out?
The Backyard Bird Lover’s Field Guide keeps it simple with a regional approach that cuts the possibilities down to size. Instead of poring over hundreds of species that don’t come anywhere near our own backyard, readers will find about thirty of the most likely prospects for each of seven regions of the country. Each entry is packed with advice on favorite foods, welcoming plants, and other temptations to lure birds to the backyard, along with glimpses into the birds’ personalities.
Sally Roth has a gift for conveying her passion for the subject along with her extensive knowledge. "Roth’s love for birds and her hands-on practical experience are inspiring," say Sharon Dunn and Michael Dunn, owners of the Duncraft Birdfeeding Catalog, about Roth’s Backyard Bird Feeder’s Bible. Filled with you-can-do-it features, such as tricks to help birders identify birds in a flash and ways to avoid confusing two similar birds, this new field guide will receive similar praise.
About The Author
SALLY ROTH, a lifelong naturalist and gardener, is the author of several books. She frequently lectures and leads workshops on bird-watching, gardening, and natural history.
Reader ReviewsGreat little book - easy to identify all the backyard birds I have right in my back yard!
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