National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America – March 15, 2011 PDF

National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America (National Geographic Backyard Guides) Paperback – March 15, 2011
Author: Jonathan Alderfer ID: 1426207204

Review

“Valuable, as both a reference and as a ‘browsing’ book.” –Bird Watchers Digest

“Like everything published by the National Geographic Society, it’s first rate…many of the bird illustrations painted by the foremost birding artist Jonathan Alderfer…What sets [it] apart is the inclusion of photographs, lists of preferred foods and nesting habitats, seasonal range maps, and keys to identification — all tailored toward the backyard birder. –Plain Dealer (Cleveland)

“A great book to give to those backyard birdwatchers in your life–or any friend or neighbor who might appreciate the birds in their yard…attractively designed and chock-full of useful and interesting information…provides many ways to approach, identify, and enjoy birds. Each section includes noteworthy features that make it not only beautiful but useful.” –The Birdchaser 

“A handy-sized, easy-to-use tool for backyard birding…The information on each species is superb…fascinating nuggets…” –Birdfreak.com

 “Even inexperienced birders will be able to easily use this highly illustrated guide.”
 –Book News, Inc.
 
“National Geographic turns its considerable field guide expertise to birds of the backyard.”
—BirdWatching

About the Author

JONATHAN ALDERFER is a nationally known bird artist and author who has worked on a number of National Geographic’s birding books. His previous titles for National Geographic include Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America, Field Guide to the Birds of Western North America, Illustrated Birds, Birding Essentials, and Complete Birds of North America.

PAUL HESS, former chair of the Pennsylvania Ornithological Records Committee, is department editor for the “News and Notes” column in Birding magazine. A retired newspaper editor, he writes an “Ornithological Literature Notes” column for the Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology newsletter and has written many articles in the journal of Pennsylvania Birds. 

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Series: National Geographic Backyard GuidesPaperback: 256 pagesPublisher: National Geographic (March 15, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1426207204ISBN-13: 978-1426207204 Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.6 x 8 inches Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #7,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Animals > Birds & Birdwatching #28 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Fauna #60 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation

I thought I had the best bird book to identify the birds in my yard until I found this bird guide. It identifies 150 species. There is a quick find index on the inside cover with pictures – a real help! Information is given on feeding, bird houses and how to distinguish between similar species.
The colour heads of birds leads you to the pages where complete pictures, range maps, food and general identification information can be found.
There are inserts included; such as why do birds migrate and how to attract hummingbirds. A glossary is built-in with additional reading.
Anyone who looks out and wants to know more of the feathered friends flying around will benefit from this guide.

I gave this book to three amateur bird fans who enjoy watching birds at their kitchen window feeders. All reported back that this was the most useful bird book they had seen, with clear photos & identifying features, and interesting relevant facts.

Purchased this book for my husband’s birthday. It is a delightful, colorful book, with a ton of information. You can easily identify your backyard birds and know their habits, eating, etc. A really nice book!
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