{"product_id":"a-field-guide-to-backyard-birds-of-north-america-9780785840756","title":"A Field Guide to Backyard Birds of North America","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential tool for any amateur bird-watcher in the United States.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether you’re just getting started birding or want to build on your existing knowledge, this handbook provides you with all you need, making it \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e companion in the field. Inside this gorgeously illustrated guide, you’ll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The basics of bird-watching, including when, where, and what to look for, as well as how to take accurate notes and make sketches. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A fascinating introduction to the amazing world of birds, including facts on their anatomy, feathers, calls and postures, courtship, and nests. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A unique lay-flat logbook, filled with tips to get the most out of bird-watching, so you can chart your own findings and observations over 2 years. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e More than 50 of the most commonly seen birds in the United States in one comprehensive species catalog. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to turn your \u003ci\u003eown \u003c\/i\u003ebackyard into a safe and hospitable bird reserve. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Bird finder at a glance\u003cbr\u003e Chapter One:\u003cbr\u003e BIRD LIFE 12\u003cbr\u003e Bird anatomy\u003cbr\u003e Feathers\u003cbr\u003e Birds’ bills\u003cbr\u003e Birds’ feet\u003cbr\u003e Colors and patterns\u003cbr\u003e Food and feeding\u003cbr\u003e How to feed birds in the garden\u003cbr\u003e Foods to offer birds\u003cbr\u003e Nests\u003cbr\u003e Song, courtship, and display\u003cbr\u003e Calls and postures\u003cbr\u003e Eggs\u003cbr\u003e Rearing a family\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Two:\u003cbr\u003e MAKING THE MOST OF BIRDING\u003cbr\u003e Telling birds apart\u003cbr\u003e Taking notes and making sketches\u003cbr\u003e Choosing and using binoculars\u003cbr\u003e Farther afield\u003cbr\u003e Make your backyard a bird reserve\u003cbr\u003e US BACKYARD BIRD CATALOG\u003cbr\u003e BACKYARD BIRD-WATCHER'S LOGBOOK 96\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865891942743,"sku":"9780785840756","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-field-guide-to-backyard-birds-of-north-america-9780785840756","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}