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.

Birding By Ear Eastern/Central
The beginning birder as well as the expert can benefit from this set of three cassettes or CDs. Presented in 17 learning groups you'll learn birds with similar calls as well as habitats. Putting the educational focus on subtle differences helps create an even more sophisticated ear as you will learn to distinguish similar calls within any given habitat. Geographically focused east of the Rocky Mountains this expansive set contains calls of over 80 species. Drawn illustrations also aid in visual identification. There is also a self-quiz feature to help you learn. You'll become a better birder when you employ this set methodology as well as actually getting into the field."

Birding by Ear Western
The beginning birder as well as the expert can benefit from this set of three cassettes or CDs. Presented in 19 learning groups you'll learn birds with similar calls as well as habitats. Putting the educational focus on subtle differences helps create an even more sophisticated ear as you will learn to distinguish similar calls within any given habitat. Geographically focused west of the Mississippi this expansive set contains calls of over 90 species. Drawn illustrations also aid in visual identification. There is also a self-quiz feature to help you learn. You'll become a better birder when you employ this set's methodology as well as actually getting into the field.

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!

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!

Pete Dunne on Bird Watching
Generally considered the most engaging and non-threatening book for adult novice birders to pick up. Helpful hints abound. You will learn pointers on how to move through the field optical devices field guides cataloging sightings photography and proper clothing that truly help the adult beginner. The more experienced birder will glean helpful information too as well as be entertained by his insightful anecdotes. The engaging writing style of Dunne can make a birder out of even the most casual observer. This paperback edition is illustrated with more than 100 black and white photos.

Wings on the Wind
A great read for young children this is the only compilation of bird poetry for children currently in print. Classic standards from Carl Sandburg Margaret Wise Brown Elizabeth Coatsworth Eleanor Farjeon Robert Louis Stevenson and others cover many topics of birds and their relationship to humans and nature. Engagingly illustrated by Kate Kiesler the oil paintings are as rich visually as the poems are in word and feeling. Ages 3-7.

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.

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.

Everything You Never Learned About Birds
Fascinating facts you thought you would never enjoy learning. Digest facts about your favorite species and learn something new about your frequent backyard visitors. Makes an excellent compendium to birding and will help you get more enjoyment from the hobby. A fast and fascinating read this is an excellent book for kids or beginning birders. Practical and fun projects are included as well.