Beginning birders and amateur naturalists are supplied with information on binoculars, telephoto lenses, and bird walks, and organizations as well as advice on finding and identifying birds

Audubon Society Handbook for Birders

Kress, Stephen

Science & Math

Scribner

"Improving the quality of land for wildlife is the single most constructive step that anyone can take to assist wild bird populations. Happily, it is well within almost everyone's capability to improve bird habitats by providing important food and cover plants. Through this book, I will assist caring landowners and managers of properties ranging in size from urban balconies and suburban backyards to larger properties such as country estates, schoolyards, cemeteries, corporate parks, airports, golf courses, wildlife refuges, and parklands of all sizes. Managers of agricultural land, greenways, and vacant lots alike will find inspiration and techniques within these pages that will help them carry out the urgent and satisfying work of improving land for wild birds."―from the Introduction 
In a book long awaited by landscapers, birders, gardeners, and naturalists, Stephen W. Kress provides a practical, comprehensive, and thoroughly illustrated guide to attracting birds to any property, be it a small patch of land in the city or a showplace countryside garden, a median strip or an expansive woodlot, a commercial building or a community park. In Kress's view, the best way to attract birds is to enrich habitats by improving vegetation, natural foods, water supplies, and nest sites. 
Drawing on decades of experience, Kress offers a remarkable variety of techniques and resources for habitat improvement. In this book, he: * addresses the special needs of managers of large properties, giving them a toolbox of strategies for habitat restoration; * organizes his suggestions by habitat type, such as forest, grasslands, and shrublands; * offers advice for selecting native plants by region; * details the importance of wetland conservation; * discusses the safe use of pesticides and fertilizers; * provides useful information on nesting structures and feeding stations; and * lists plant vendors and print and online resources for further study. 
Throughout, Kress emphasizes responsible environmental stewardship. The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds will help readers reach their goal of designing their own landscapes for the benefit of wild birds.

The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds: Creating Natural Habitats for Properties Large and Small

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Comstock Publishing Associates

Profiling more than 400 of the most commonly seen birds in western North America, this handy photographic field guide brings each species to life on the page.
From the bald eagle to the California quail to the golden-crowned sparrow, high-quality photographs capture the beauty of the birds and, coupled with concise text, make identification in the wild quick and effortless. Detailed illustrations show typical plumage, comparing juvenile and adult, male and female, and appearance during the winter and summer months. No matter when you want to go birdwatching, American Museum of Natural History: Pocket Birds of North America, Western Region can help you locate where a certain species can be seen throughout the entire year, even during migration season.
Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History and produced in a compact and easy-to-use format, American Museum of Natural History: Pocket Birds of North America, Western Region is the perfect field companion for bird enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.

American Museum of Natural History: Pocket Birds of North America, Western Region: The Ultimate Photographic Guide (DK North American Bird Guides)

Wolfson, Eilssa

Reference

Profiling more than 350 of the most commonly seen birds in eastern North America, this handy photographic field guide brings each species to life on the page.
From the American black duck to the snowy owl to the American Goldfinch, high-quality photographs capture the beauty of these birds and, coupled with concise text, make identification in the wild quick and effortless. Detailed illustrations show typical plumage, comparing juvenile and adult, male and female, and appearance during the winter and summer months. No matter when you want to go birdwatching, American Museum of Natural History: Pocket Birds of North America, Eastern Region can help you locate where a certain species can be seen throughout the entire year, even during migration season.
Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History and produced in a compact and easy-to-use format, American Museum of Natural History: Pocket Birds of North America, Eastern Region is the perfect field companion for bird enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.

American Museum of Natural History: Pocket Birds of North America, Eastern Region: The Ultimate Photographic Guide (DK North American Bird Guides)

Presents information on how to use birdfeeders and landscaping in the garden to attract birds, with discussions of bird behavior and profiles of the most common garden birds, describing plumage, voice, feeding, and nesting habits.

The Audubon Backyard Birdwatcher: Birdfeeders and Bird Gardens

BURTON, Robert

Thunder Bay Press

Birds are a very visible and entertaining form of wildlife. These colorful visitors provide hours of entertainment as they bathe, feed, court, and nest. With expert guidance from the National Audubon Society, you can learn how to create a bird-friendly environment in your own backyard. Whether situated in a city or in the countryside, you’ll get the practical information you need on using gardens, food, water, and nesting sites to entice birds to visit. With more than 1,000 spectacular full-color photographs, The Audubon Backyard Birdwatcher profiles the 100 most familiar garden birds and the reasons behind their intriguing antics. Finally available in paperback, this perennial bestseller is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in creating a bird-friendly habitat in their backyard.

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Audubon Society Handbook for Birders

The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds: Creating Natural Habitats for Properties Large and Small

American Museum of Natural History: Pocket Birds of North America, Western Region: The Ultimate Photographic Guide (DK North American Bird Guides)

American Museum of Natural History: Pocket Birds of North America, Eastern Region: The Ultimate Photographic Guide (DK North American Bird Guides)

The Audubon Backyard Birdwatcher: Birdfeeders and Bird Gardens

The Audubon Backyard Birdwatcher: Birdfeeders and Bird Gardens