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Hand-Feeding Backyard Birds
Put elusive back yard creatures in the palm of your hand to get a great close-up view. Learn the best food locations weather conditions and time of day to hand-feed birds. You will be surprised how easy it is and maybe equally surprised about the myths this book breaks down. Read how the author has gained the trust of nuthatches black capped chickadees titmice northern cardinals blue jays and many other species-and how he has come to recognize the same visitors year after year. By following his methods you can do it too. Hand-feeding is truly an enriching part of birding. Hints on photographing your hand feeding birds as well.
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Backyard Bird Song
28 species of birds common to the backyard are described and catalogued in the book and CD combination. The CD is grouped by similar calls with classifications such as warblers and whistlers. Some challenging lesser-known species are here in addition to covering standard species such as the Robin. 32 page booklet keeps pace with high standards of other Peterson Filed Guides. This is a great place to start!
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Hummingbirds of N.A.
Hummingbirds of North America from Peterson Books is a must-have for hummingbird watchers. This comprehensive field guide has been called the most expansive ever. Author Sheri L. Williamson is one of the foremost experts on hummingbirds and is the co-founder of the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory.Fact-filled text will enlighten even the most expert hummingbird aficionados. Migratory patterns species range maps and spring arrival dates of many popular species are included. You will find uncommon images of females and immature specimens too. Arrows highlight important characteristics for identification in the field. Containing over 250 color photographs and over 30 maps this book has it all.
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Birdfeeders, Shelters & Baths - 25 Projects
This book is for the ultimate birder/craftsman. 25 projects ranging from easy to difficult are found here and all will increase your enjoyment of birds. These structures will attract birds to your backyard habitat throughout the year. In addition to bird house designs this book features ways to control unwanted food robbers or predators. Author Edward A. Baldwin writes the syndicated newspaper column The Weekend Workshop and has authored nearly 30 books.
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Field Guide to Birds of North America - David Sibley
The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides covering more than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes a new portable guide from David Sibley that every bird watcher will want to carry into the field.
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Music of the Birds by Lang Elliot
Both a pleasure for the eyes and ears this book and CD combination will entertain and thrill as well as educate. Incorporating the aesthetic beauty of birdsong along with the scientific study of them Music Of The Birds will make you realize the magnitude of beauty this hobby offers. Filled with color photographs by the author nearly all specimens noted are shown - usually singing. Author Lang Elliott is known for his superb recordings of birds in their natural habitat and this disc does not disappoint. Over 70 birds are catalogued. This set is simply an aural as well as a visual treat!
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Common Birds & Their Songs
The small sized book packs a lot of information! 50 common songbirds are categorized here through five major classifications. Birds are grouped according to where you are most likely to find them: Backyard City Countryside Wetlands and Forests. Accompanying CD lets you match up birdsongs with their photographs. The set features straightforward song samples and beautiful photography. Quite educational and a great way to learn on your own or to share with a child.
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