The Complete Backyard Birdwatcher S Home Companion

One of America's preeminent ornithologists and nature photographers shows beginning birdwatchers how to create a haven for birds in the backyard. Three model backyard landscapes are illustrated in color spreads and quick-reference charts match various birds to their favorite plants. 8-page color insert.

Presents an introduction to bird watching, providing details about the twenty-five most common backyard birds and describing how to provide feeders and water, create special blends of bird food, set up nesting sites, and make the yard bird-safe.

Annotation. An essential illustrated resource on the hawks & owls of Eastern North America.

Embrace your love of birdwatching, every day of the year! By nature, bird lovers are naturalists and collectors, and you know how easy it is to devote hours upon hours of time—a lifetime, in fact—to your hobby. Birdwatcher’s Daily Companion is a fun, sophisticated way to be newly inspired, every day of the year. Inside is insight into everything from how to identify look alike species to planting a hummingbird garden, planning birding travel, and so much more. Throughout the birdwatcher’s year, you’ll find: Mondays / bird-finding tips and techniques Tuesdays / all about species identification Wednesdays / ideas for birding excursions and travel Thursdays / learn to find and attract birds to your backyard Fridays / birds in history and mythology Saturdays & Sundays / birding projects and activities