From the editor of the nation's premier birding magazine, a
no-nonsense, no-fluff quick guide to the birds you see every day. Of
all the classic American pastimes, perhaps none are as widely accessible
as watching birds. Our unusually vast, diverse environmental landscape
supports fascinating species and variations exclusive to each region of
the country. While birders often spend their efforts in search of the
rarest creatures, some of the most beautiful and intriguing birds are
the ones that frequent our backyards (or nearby) daily. For that reason,
where other, larger volumes focus on bird types that the casual observer
is never likely to encounter, Mid-Atlantic Birds concisely celebrates
those species living under our very noses. Written by Bill Thompson
III, the editor and co-publisher of Bird Watcher's Digest, this
portable 5"x8" book contains the same variety of entertaining and
informative entries that make Bird Watcher's Digest the nation's most
popular birding magazine. Inside, you'll find profiles of the 55 most
common birds in the Mid-Atlantic, complete with large color photos,
gender-specific physical descriptions, nesting and feeding information,
bird call particulars, and interesting stories about each species.
Thompson also introduces the reader to the basics of bird watching:
essential gear, bird-friendly food and plantings, housing tips, and
observational techniques. This guide covers Virginia, West Virginia,
Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Look for our other
backyard bird guides covering the Midwest, South, Northeast, and West
regions of the United States.
