Identifying birds can be overwhelming. Where and how do you start? The
good news is that most people already know more than they realize about
birds, which can greatly simplify the identification process.
Written in a helpful, conversational style and illustrated with numerous
photos, this "12-step program" starts with the basics and builds
logically into a manageable framework that enables anyone to get into,
or get more out of, the world of watching, identifying, and enjoying
birds.
"Identifying birds is a science and an art. These leading masters of the
craft share a wealth of inside knowledge in this gem of a book. If
you're a birder at any level of experience, I guarantee this book will
improve your skills in the field." --Kenn Kaufman, author of the
Kaufman Field Guide to Advanced Birding
"The birding equivalent of having Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking
teach you how to count, add, subtract, multiply, and comprehend quantum
mechanics. Bird watchers at every skill level will garner insights from
this book." -- Pete Dunne, author of Birds of Prey
STEVE N. G. HOWELL is an international bird tour leader with WINGS, a
popular speaker and trip leader at birding festivals, and author of
numerous books and articles. He lives in California.
BRIAN SULLIVAN works on eBird and digital publications at the Cornell
Lab of Ornithology. He lives in California.
