Birds are everywhere. Why not start really watching them?
Sometimes, all it takes is a “spark bird” to open the door. A bird, seen well, so unexpectedly beautiful and interesting that it cracks you wide open. Bird Watching For Dummies is a spark book, teaching you all you need to know about this fun, affordable, and accessible hobby. It gently guides as you explore your local habitats, learn to recognize more and more species, and reap the many mental health benefits of connecting to the outdoors and all the wonders it holds. This book gets you started, teaching you how to identify birds by sight and sound, find birdwatching hotspots, and get the birds to come to your own backyard. You’ll learn about the latest gear, the best field guides and online apps that will jump-start your bird identification skills. Into photography? This book has your back, with tips on getting good photos for identification and aesthetic purposes. Find out how to join a local bird club, find a field trip or a group tour to rainforest, desert, seacoast, mountains or prairie. Every habitat has its own special birds, and when the birding bug bites, you’ll want to see them all.
- Get started with bird watching or take your hobby to the next level
- Improve your skills with tips for identifying birds by sight and sound
- Understand bird behavior and learn gardening tips that will bring the birds to you
- Choose field guides, binoculars, apps, and other tools of the trade
Bird Watching For Dummies will teach beginners and novices how to start bird watching, sharpen their bird watching skills, and expand their knowledge.
Tabela de Conteúdo
Foreword xvii
Introduction 1
Part 1: Watching Birds — A Natural Habit 5
Chapter 1: Birds and the People Who Love Them 7
Chapter 2: Tools That Take You Up Close and Personal 17
Chapter 3: Identifying Birds (“lf It Walks Like a Duck .”) 27
Chapter 4: Taxonomy and Nomenclature 49
Chapter 5: Watching Bird Behavior 67
Chapter 6: Bird Sounds: News and Entertainment 87
Part 2: Backyard Bird Watching 103
Chapter 7: Making a Bird-Friendly Yard 105
Chapter 8: Bird Feeding: The Start of It All 119
Chapter 9: Gardening for the Birds 151
Part 3: Bird Sighting 101: Using Your Tools 169
Chapter 10: Binoculars and How to Use Them 171
Chapter 11: Choosing and Using Field Guides 189
Chapter 12: Writing It Down 205
Part 4: Beyond the Backyard 227
Chapter 13: Migration: When Birds and Birders Get Moving 229
Chapter 14: Taking a Field Trip 245
Chapter 15: Birding by Habitat 265
Chapter 16: Birding Hotspots 277
Chapter 17: Birding Tours: On Site with a Pro 287
Chapter 18: Festivals and Other Events 297
Part 5: Once You’re Hooked 305
Chapter 19: Birding That Makes a Difference 307
Chapter 20: Bird Photography 329
Chapter 21: Advanced Bird ID. 351
Part 6: The Part of Tens 363
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Help Save Birds 365
Chapter 23: Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Birds 369
Index 375
Sobre o autor
The Editors of BWD – BWD has been North America’s premier magazine for bird watchers since 1978. Filled with informative and fun articles about birds, birders, birding destinations, and more, BWD brings you birds in a way you’ve never seen before. Beautiful photography and fascinating articles by renowned experts will deepen your knowledge, expand your appreciation, and inspire you to look up!
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