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A great introduction to the pastime
This charmingly written and handsomely illustrated book purports to be for the "backyard birder"-but I doubt very much that any reader will be a "backyard birder" once she's done. Bill Thompson does a great job here of communicating many of the basic facts about attracting and identifying the birds of suburb and farm, but even better, he reveals to the uninitiated the excitement and enjoyment to be had from going further, learning more, doing more with birds. ... Read more

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This unique guide helps readers learn how to attract more birds, become experts at identifying birds, and better understand bird behavior. The authors write a regular column that appears in Bird Watcher's Digest and Living Bird. ... Read more

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Bird Feeder Book
Not a bad book, full of great photos and some nice ideals on what to prepare your feather friends. A simple to understand book.

One Of The Best
I own dozens of books about bird feeding and identification.Of them all, I found the Stokes book to be one of the best written, and most informative of them all.The Stokes family has been at the bird business for a very long time and takes a rather folksy attitude toward the facts about bird feeding.Its entertaining without being technical or boring.For the price they are asking new with free shipping, this is a book for the backyard novice, as well as experienced birder I would recommend..

Bird Book
Good book, has a lot of useful information and tips on how to attact birds to your home feeders.Could be a bit more expansive, but pictures are great.All-in-all a helpful book.Won't know until spring whether the tips to attract the birds works or not.

Good Book, Slightly Misleading Title
This book is subtitled "The complete guide to attracting, identifying, and understanding your feeder birds."While it is good at the "indentifying" and "understanding" parts, it leaves something to be desired in the "attracting" department.I had hoped for a book that would tell me what has a good chance of drawing specific birds, but except for hummingbirds, it really doesn't go into detail about the topic.It's still a good book as far as it goes; I simply don't think that it's much of a guide to attracting the specific birds you have reason to believe are in your area, but goes with a considerably more general approach.

Stokes BirdFeeder
You just can't go wrong with this one! For the home user, it really gives you a good amount of information with clear pictures. ... Read more

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Name that bird
We love this book. It has helped us identify dozens of the birds visiting the feeders on our patio.

had the bird we were looking for
I got this for my 85 year old mother. We had put in bird feeder for her enjoyment, and she wanted to ID her new friends. She loves the birds...and the book which helps her mame them.

making friends with the birds...
"When you identify birds by name, they feel like friends."

That is Sally Roth's assertion noted on the back of her very pleasant book, The Backyard Bird Lover's Field Guide.If you are accustomed to the usual suspects utilized for bird identification, such as the Peterson's guide or Sibley's, Roth's work will give you a refreshing, simple alternative.And if you're a novice birder, it's just what you need.

Roth begins by describing a bit of bird-watching history along with personal reasons on how and why one should pursue such an activity.She writes with a casual, light-hearted style that makes it seem like you're reading notes from a familiar acquaintance.The large number of vivid photographs adds additional life to her homespun tales.

The author gets to heart of solving the avian identification riddle by describing specific geographic regions around the United States detailed with native birds in mind.The information is especially handy for those who enjoy traveling or are just curious about common bird populations around the country.

The book provides easy directions for identifying a variety of well-known species.What are your "First Impressions" of the bird in question?"Details, details," and "Listen up!" are just a few of the categories one should consider.Roth even tells us what seeds they will eat from birdfeeders and the types of vegetation they prefer.Each page is capped off with a short recollection or insight of the featured bird.

The focus and style of Sally Roth's field guide make this a valued addition to any bird lovers collection.It may be slanted to newcomers, but it's a great way for anyone to become friends with the birds.


Reviewer: Gene Berger

Bird Guide Book
Great little book - easy to identify all the backyard birds I have right
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Stokes Backyard Bird Book

I really like the booik, however I paid for three different books and only got two, but my money was never returned. This I did not like!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Complete from A to Z
If you like birds, you'll love this book.The thing I like most is all the ideas you are given as to how to attract diffirent species.

Everything from seeds to nuts.
This is a great book for "backyard birding". My wife borrowed it from the library several times before we bought our own. Excellent guide to setting up feeders, types of feed to attract different species, as well as a general bird identification guide. Lots of pictures to show grandkids. Unfortunately, it is not currently (4/09) in print, so you'll have to find one. ... Read more

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Wild animals fascinate yet are rarely seen. It is possible, though - if you know what to look for and where, and if you understand what you see - to increase your chances of wildlife sightings, whether you are far from civilization or right in your own backyard.

Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest includes illustrated descriptions for more than 180 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates most common in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, northern California, Idaho, and western Montana. With more than 460 photographs, hundreds of scale drawings, and more than 90 distribution maps, it belongs in every pack and is a must-have for nature lovers of all ages and skill levels.
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Wildlife of the pacific Northwest
Beautiful tool to have around if you have been enjoying the great outdoors for years and would like to learn more about it. Very well written, organized and with fantastic pictures. I only wish it would be lighter so that I could carry it around in my backpack. I feel more inspired about looking into the secrets of wildlife more than ever before.

A must have for wildlife trackers and all those who spend time outdoors
This field guide instantly become my favorite tracking guide. David Moskowitz has a masterful way of teaching wildlife tracking and animal behavior that makes this guide very user friendly for beginners and expert trackers alike. I recommend this book to anyone who spends time in the outdoors and has interest in animal behavior and/or wildlife tracking.

A Top-Notch, In-depth, and Beautifully Designed Field Guide
Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest is much more than a traditional field reference guide - it gives regional context, takes nothing for granted, and is jam-packed with the author's crisp, color photographs.

The mammal section is most in-depth, but there is ample coverage of birds, some inverts, as well as reptiles and amphibians.

Dave Moskowitz is a very knowledgeable, articulate, and experienced wildlife educator and tracker. If you spend any time in the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of this indispensable text.

This is a great book. ... Read more

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This book tells how to attract birds to your backyard, how to photograph birds and how to identify birds. This book is specifically written for Louisiana birds. ... Read more

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Good only for backyard birds, cover missleading.
Even though there is a pelican on the cover, there are no pelicans, egrets, cranes or other swamp birds that you would expect to find in a book called All About Louisisana Birds. The book was very informative on birds you would might see in your backyard expecially if you put out feed.It also had helpful advice on types of food, housing, what to plant, ect.However, this book could have been called All About Birds in Southeastern Backyards and been a more acurate title. As you can see I was a little put out about being misslead by the title and cover.But then, I maybe should have looked further and noticed the author was from Tennessee, not the Bayou. ... Read more

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For hunters, naturalists, scouts, nature lovers. How to recognize tracks of alligators, bobcats, centipedes, owls, skunks, toads, many other animals. Diagrams of tracks, tips on identification. "...interesting and a good inexpensive introduction..."-The Naturalist (UK).
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Inexpensive addition to your animal track library
Now here is a bargain of an animal track book:

1.It has dichotomous keys for identifying tracks for mammals and birds.The species list goes into quite a bit of detail beyond "type" or genus.

2.The drawings of tracks and gaits are large and clear.

3.The book is relatively light, and small enough to fit in a small pack or large pocket (7.9" x 5.4" x 0.4").Paperback.

4.It is inexpensive!

5.It includes notes on reptiles and amphibians.

All track identification books have pluses and minuses.The behavior behind why these tracks are the way they are is not here.Halfpenny's book is much better for this.However, this is a nice book to have in your animal track collection. ... Read more

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A companion to standard field guides which helps you identify birds by the way they fly, feed and flock Most traditional bird guides rely on you identifying birds by their colour and other physical features. But what if you cannot get good enough views to make a firm identification? This highly original guide by Dominic Couzens acts as a companion to standard identification guides, designed to provide a definitive answer for just these situations. Five of the very best bird artists have been specially commissioned to illustrate birds as you will actually see them behaving in the field. Arranged according to family, Identifying Birds by Behaviour helps you distinguish between different species by their size, shape, where they can be found and how they behave. Each family section begins with an overview of their habitat and distribution and then focuses on different aspects of bird behaviour, thereby allowing direct comparison between easily confusable species. Not only does this book help with identification, it also provides a unique visual insight into bird behaviour.Identifying Birds by Behaviour marks an important innovation in bird guides, and is one that no birder can afford to be without. ... Read more

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Copiously illustrated with maps, line drawings, and full-color photographs, this large format paperback book contains the essential information that backyard nature enthusiasts want and need -- to select feeders and understand the basics of birdfeeding. ... Read more

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This book tells how to attract birds to your backyard, how to photograph birds and how to identify birds. This book is specifically written for Mississippi birds. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Amazing Condition!
Great, fast shipping, what more can I say!I am very happy with this purchase!

teacher Jan
Great companion for field guides.It is especiallygood in describing bird behavior which can be useful when Identifying birds.The distribution and migration sections are much more detailed than most field guides and also help in understanding why birds are where you find them.I think it is valuable addition to my birding shelf.

Bird book with a twist
I'm enjoying this book that focuses on GISS (general impression of shape and size).I was reading up on owls before a birding trip and got a kick out the Pete's description of facial expressions. :-)

A Refreshing Primer for Bird ID
When I bought this book, I thought it was an identification key.It is notnor does it need to be.Especially inthe field where markings are difficult to see.I really enjoyed his emphasis on habitat and "vocalizations".Very thorough. It's not an exciting read but it sure is informative.Experienced birders could supplement their knowledge with this different approach.Novices would certainly benefit by having a fresh start with birding techniques.Using the "Cape May" approach might make a birder out of anybody.

Great companion guide...
This is a wonderful addition to The Peterson Field Guide - greater in-depth information regarding habitat and plumage. ... Read more

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Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note. Common bird names remain as originally printed. Inconsistent hyphenation has been standardised. The oe ligature is represented by [oe].
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Among the fondest and most memorable moments of childhood are the discoveries of songbirds nesting in the backyard. The distinctive, mud-lined nests of robins and their beautiful blue eggs


captivate people of all ages. Likewise, the nesting activities of house wrens, cardinals, chickadees, and other common birds can stimulate a lifelong interest in nature.

The Birding For Everyone package provides you with the information you need to start a fascinating new hobby that will provides hours of joy for you and your family.

Common Birds of North America is the perfect beginners guide to identifying the most common birds. With this illustrated guide you will be able to readily identify everyday birds. The birds depicted in this book are valuable reminders. We need them; we need the same clean and wholesome environment upon which they rely; we must work to ensure their continued well-being (and that of other migratory and non-hunted species) so that our own future can be assured. You will find this guide to be your first step in appreciating the hobby of birding.

As you learn to enjoy the beauty of birdlife around your home, you may wish to improve the "habitat" in your yard so that more birds will visit your property. It doesn't matter where you live - in an apartment, townhouse or single family dwelling, in the city, suburbs or country. Just stand still and you'll hear them: wild birds. It is hard to imagine life without them. And you can watch them just about everywhere. The most convenient place to start is right in your own yard. Habitats For Birds tells you how to create an inviting place for birds to visit and enjoy.

Now that you know how to attract birds to your backyard and what birds you are attracting,why not treat them to some bird cuisine that you can cook up in your own kitchen? Recipes For The Birds gives you 50 easy to make bird treat recipes. Everything from bird cookies to bird salad, birdie breakfast to bird pizza, you can create a cuisine that the birds will just love! Recipes For The Birds will make you the envy of the neighborhood when the birds start flocking to your own 5 star restaurant for the birds in your backyard.

As your appreciation of birding grows, as we know it will, so will the need for more advanced information on the different species of birds. The Birding Manual provides just that with over 700 pages of in-depth descriptions of every North American bird. The Birding Manual takes you from being the casual backyard birdwatcher to becoming an avid birdwatcher. It won't be long and you will be planning trips to bird sanctuaries and other parts of the country, so you and your family can hone your birdwatching skills and The Birding Manual will be one of the first things you will want to take with you.

Bird watching is one of the fastest growing forms of outdoor recreation in the country. Each year millions of people discover for the first time the joys of birdwatching. It's easy to understand why. Birds are fun to watch. The Birding For Everyone Package is the easiest, fastest and most inexpensive way to get started. You will receive immediate download in PDF format, which is viewable on any computer, and you will be able to read it on your monitor or print any pages that you may want to take with you on your next birding trip. Order the Birding For Everyone package today for only 37.00 and get started immediately enjoying the hobby that millions of other people have already discovered. ... Read more

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The avifauna of the Himalayas is a large one. It includes birds found throughout the range, birds confined to the eastern or western portions, birds resident all through the year, birds that are mere seasonal visitors, birds found only at high elevations, birds confined to the lower hills, birds abundant everywhere, birds nowhere common.
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She was certainly very pretty, and just then she looked prettier than usual, for the sharp run had brought a more vivid colour to the cheek, and an added sparkle to the eye. She was laughing, too--the rogue--as well she might, for had she not brought her right hand swiftly down upon his left ear when he had chased her, caught her, and deliberately and maliciously kissed her, and did he not now look red and foolish, and apparently repentant? ... Read more