Backyard Birds of Eastern/Central North America: A Folding Pocket Guide to Common Backyard Birds - Paperback

by Waterford Press (Compiled by), The Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Author)

Across Eastern and Central North America, more and more people are connecting with nature through their observation of backyard and neighborhood birds. Watching the comings and goings of sparrows, finches, wrens, blackbirds, woodpeckers, chickadees, and more is an endlessly enriching past-time made even more engaging when you can identify the species you observe. This portable guide includes beautiful illustrations of 60 common species, each annotated with useful information on field marks and natural history. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a handy resource for educators, learners, homeowners, and birders of any experience level who want to learn more about backyard birds in their region. Developed in collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, one of the world's leading institutions on bird life and behavior. Made in the USA.

Author Biography

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. Our hallmarks are scientific excellence and technological innovation to advance the understanding of nature and to engage people of all ages in learning about birds and protecting the planet. Founded in 1915, the Cornell Lab is a nonprofit organization supported by 100,000 friends and members. Our vibrant community includes 400,000 citizen-science participants from all walks of life and 14 million bird enthusiasts of all ages who connect with us online at All About Birds.