Backyard Birdwatching in New York City: An Introduction to Birding and Common Backyard Birds of the New York Metro Area

Backyard Birdwatching in New York City is an all-in-one essential tool for residents of the New York metro area who want to attract and support avian visitors to their homes. With introductions to birding, gardening, housing, and feeding, readers will learn the basics of birdwatching and receive tips on how to best care for the species commonly found in greater New York City. The guide includes beautiful color illustrations of the most frequently observed birds with notes on sizes and distinguishing markings. Developed in collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is derived from the All About Birds Pocket Guide Series, a collection of 15 titles on watching, attracting and feeding birds, nests and eggs, and regional identification guides. Laminated for durability, Backyard Birdwatching in New York City is essential to the backpacks and libraries of New York metro birders of all levels. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com.