How to Know the Birds: The Art and Adventure of Birding

In this new and holistic approach to bird-watching, this friendly and relatable book is a celebration of the art, science, and delights of bird-watching. With notations on behaviors, settings, and seasonal cycles, you will learn how to connect with birds and distinguish them by shape, song, color, gender, and age. Dozens of pencil sketches accompany notes and prose for each of the 200 observable species outlined in this book. Perfect for birders of all ages, this book promises a solid foundation for the new and seasoned bird-watcher alike.