Birding 101

Selected by two world-renowned birding authors, David Chandler and Dominic Couzens, the top 100 birds include avian species that are endangered, exceptional common species, and others that have achieved legendary status. Read more

With more than 300,000 copies already sold, Backyard Birdsongs is back by popular demand. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is proud to rerelease this widely acclaimed bird audio field guide series, from award-winning ornithologist and author Donald Kroodsma Read more

An informative and eye-catching full-color reference book for backyard bird enthusiasts,  it is beautiful enough to be a coffee table book and practical enough to be a guide for both beginner and expert birders alike. By Sterry, Perrins, Ellis, Couzens. Read more

The Easiest Way for Anyone to Explore the Incredible World of Birds. Nate Swick of the American Birding Association, has compiled chapters of interesting, unique and informative birding knowledge, followed by activities that use the skills you learned. Read more

Two of the best-known names in birding—Peterson and Bird Watcher’s Digest—team up to provide reliable, expert advice on how to attract the birds you want into your yard. By Bill Thompson III. Read more

This handsome keepsake and record book for dedicated birders of the U.S. and Canada, organized by bird taxonomy, offers blanks for dates, locations, and details of species sightings. Read more

The Birdhouse Book is the most authoritative book available for creating safe, sturdy, and easy-to-build homes for many of North America’s favorite birds. By Margaret A. Barker and Elissa Ruth Wolfson. Read more

Written by Kyle Carlsen and the editors of Bird Watcher's Digest, this book helps readers with identifying unfamiliar birds, choosing the right binoculars, using a field guide, and finally where and when to look for birds. Read more

By Christopher W. Leahy. A captivating A–Z treasury about birds and birding. Read more

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. By Mary Twitchell. Read more

Enjoying Bluebirds More by Julie Zickefoose is the perfect bluebird landlord manual. Learn how to get the greatest production out of your bluebird boxes in both healthy bluebirds and enjoyment. Read more

By Julie Zickefoose. This latest addition to the Bird Watcher’s Digest series focuses on several woodpecker species and how to attract and house them, and deal with them when they become pests. Read more

By Pete Dunne. This supplement to field guides shares the knowledge and skills that expert birders bring to identification challenges. Read more

A gorgeously photographed trove of 111 ingenious tips for seeing more birds wherever you are—from crowd favorites (hummingbirds, owls, eagles) to species you’ve never spotted before. By Heather Wolf. Read more

Bestselling author and acclaimed nature illustrator Clare Walker Leslie invites beginning birdwatchers to hone their observational skills with this easy-to-use visual guide. Read more

A clear and concise bird guide to West Coast birds. Learn to easily identify 110 of our most common neighborhood birds with 158 beautiful photos and fun, easy-to-understand descriptions. Read more