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North American Bird Watching for Beginners: Field Notes on 150 Species to Start Your Birding Adventures (Bird Watching Adventures) Paperback – April 19, 2022
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Learn how to identify 150 North American birds―your new summer hobby
From the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to the powerful bald eagle, there's a fascinating variety of unique and beautiful birds that call North America home. This compact field guide is the perfect introduction to birding. You'll find essential information about 150 North American species and expert advice on how to get started on your bird-watching journey.
Dive into the perfect summer activity with:
The basics of bird watching―Learn important birding terminology, what equipment to have on hand, and how to log and submit your bird sightings.
Complete bird profiles―Discover full-color photos and need-to-know details about each species' appearance, behavior, and population range.
Easy-to-find information―This book's simple organization makes it the ideal companion for your bird watching adventures, with clearly marked sections for common backyard birds, songbirds, shorebirds and waterbirds, and raptors.
Get to know your feathered neighbors this summer with this field guide to the birds of North America.
- Print length176 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherCallisto
- Publication dateApril 19, 2022
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101638783489
- ISBN-13978-1638783480
- Lexile measure1060L
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"Sharon Stiteler has written a guide with practical, no-nonsense advice and information for beginning birder watchers, even down to the common terms and slang used by more advanced birders. It's an inside look into the world of bird watching that will draw in new birders but is entertaining and informative enough for those of all skill levels. Sharon's expansive knowledge of birds and the natural environment imparts fun facts about common bird species and how to locate and identify them, and her wit and humor shine through on every page." ―Stephanie Seymour, hawk counter for Purple Chickadee Hawk Watch and creator of the album There Are Birds
"This book does a fantastic job of introducing a novice to bird watching. I've always enjoyed seeing birds in my yard and when I've explored national parks but haven't spent a lot of time thinking about the basics when it comes to expanding my appreciation. Sharon provides a good primer for someone to get involved in bird watching without feeling overwhelmed." ―Tim Wick, comedian, podcaster, playwright, and national park enthusiast
About the Author
SHARON STITELER loves birds; it’s just the way she’s wired. When not leading bird tours or speaking at birding and nature events, she works for the National Park Service.
Product details
- Publisher : Callisto
- Publication date : April 19, 2022
- Language : English
- Print length : 176 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1638783489
- ISBN-13 : 978-1638783480
- Item Weight : 10.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.44 x 8.5 inches
- Part of series : Bird Watching Adventures
- Lexile measure : 1060L
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4 in Outdoors & Nature Reference
- #5 in Bird Field Guides
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About the author

I was given a Peterson Field Guide to Birds when I was seven years old and snapped, I loves birds, it’s just the way I'm wired. Since 1997, I have made it my goal to get paid to go birding. I run the popular birding blog, Birdchick.com and have been in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and on NBC Nightly News as well as making regular appearances on Twin Cities’ TV and radio stations. I'm an international speaker and my writing can has been found in several publications and online including the Washington Post, Outdoor News, Birds & Blooms, 10,000 Birds and Audubon. I wrote the books "Disapproving Rabbits," "City Birds/Country Birds" and "1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know," I'm #32 in the Geek A Week Trading Card set and I work for the National Park Service.
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Customers find this bird watching guide excellent for beginners, appreciating its beautiful, brightly colored illustrations and easy-to-understand content. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its bird identification features, with one customer noting it helps identify backyard visitors. Additionally, customers consider it a great gift for kitchen bird watchers, and they enjoy reading it.
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Customers find this book excellent for beginners, describing it as a very informative guide that works well for both novice and intermediate bird watchers.
"Great book for beginners -just grab your binoculars and a notebook and head out to the wilderness!" Read more
"Great beginner book for learning the joys of bird identification. Can't wait til spring. So my grandson and I can go out and name the bird together...." Read more
"This North American bird-watching book is a fantastic resource for both beginners and experienced birders...." Read more
"Very nice beginner book. Clear, concise descriptions and lovely photos. We got a bird feeder and my kids enjoying looking the birds up." Read more
Customers appreciate the pictures in the book, noting they are beautiful, brightly colored, and well presented, with one customer mentioning they are nice and large and include both male and female photos.
"...It includes clear photos and helpful descriptions for easy identification. A perfect companion for backyard birding or visits to nature reserves!" Read more
"Very nice beginner book. Clear, concise descriptions and lovely photos. We got a bird feeder and my kids enjoying looking the birds up." Read more
"This books is great for the grandchildren. The pictures are nice and large...." Read more
"...It includes a picture of each bird, its characteristics, their preferred locations, & behaviors...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to understand and appreciate its great explanations.
"Brightly colored illustrations. Easy to use!" Read more
"...The book also provides sections to help to properly pronounce the names. My daughter and I both have enjoyed this purchase." Read more
"Very nice beginner book. Clear, concise descriptions and lovely photos. We got a bird feeder and my kids enjoying looking the birds up." Read more
"Great book for beginner or 'seasoned' birder. SO easy to navigate thru this book. I give it A+++" Read more
Customers appreciate the book's bird identification features, with one mentioning it helps them identify backyard visitors at their feeders.
"...It includes clear photos and helpful descriptions for easy identification. A perfect companion for backyard birding or visits to nature reserves!" Read more
"The book is just what I needed. I am loving watching all the birds that come to my feeder and this helps me identify them." Read more
"...for gifts but once I received them, I realized that it is not a book to keep track of the birds you find...." Read more
"This is a great introductory book to learning about birds & bird watching...." Read more
Customers find the book to be a valuable gift, particularly for grandchildren and kitchen bird watchers.
"...the quality of the contents, but I do know that it was a big hit with my granddaughters, who immediately appropriated it from the intended recipient..." Read more
"This books is great for the grandchildren. The pictures are nice and large...." Read more
"Great book with beautiful pictures. Great gift idea for someone who likes to watch the birds." Read more
"This was a present for my bird watching mother. She thoroughly enjoyed it and the book is sturdy, so should last a long time. Thank you!" Read more
Customers find the book readable and entertaining, with one customer particularly enjoying the fun facts included.
"Easy to use and enjoyable." Read more
"Love the fun facts and the great selection of birds" Read more
"My grandson is enjoying this bird book! He loves birds. Very descriptive!" Read more
"...years on Facebook and other social media platforms, she's kept birding entertaining and awesome, and I'm so so glad this book lives up to her nature...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseI bought a couple of bird feeders not to long ago. My daughter and I started seeing all kinds of birds visit the feeders. We were curious about the different birds and wanted to know the names and other information about them. I found the Bird Watching for Beginners on Amazon. As soon as it arrived my daughter and I grabbed our new book and camped out in front of our window and outside in the yard to see if we could name the birds we saw. This book is awesome! Thanks to the illustrations we learned we have type types of wood woodpeckers that visit our feeders. We learned that male and female finches have different coloring. The book also provides sections to help to properly pronounce the names. My daughter and I both have enjoyed this purchase.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseI bought this book shad it shipped elsewhere as a gift, so I can't comment about the quality of the contents, but I do know that it was a big hit with my granddaughters, who immediately appropriated it from the intended recipient and used to identify the population of bird species in the back yard. I think that's worth 5 stars.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThis North American bird-watching book is a fantastic resource for both beginners and experienced birders. It includes clear photos and helpful descriptions for easy identification. A perfect companion for backyard birding or visits to nature reserves!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThe book is just what I needed. I am loving watching all the birds that come to my feeder and this helps me identify them.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseVery nice beginner book. Clear, concise descriptions and lovely photos. We got a bird feeder and my kids enjoying looking the birds up.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThis books is great for the grandchildren. The pictures are nice and large. We went through the whole book page by page wanting to know the name of the birds. Since my one granddaughter looks at my book (which is a much larger book and covers many more birds) every time she visits thought it was time for them to have one of their own more suited for young children. Great gift to give.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseI purchased 2 of these for gifts but once I received them, I realized that it is not a book to keep track of the birds you find. I am sure if I read the description that I would have noticed that it is just a book of birds. Nice book, just not what I was wanting.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseThis is a great introductory book to learning about birds & bird watching. It includes a picture of each bird, its characteristics, their preferred locations, & behaviors. As soon as I started flipping through the pages, I came across a few different fun & interesting facts on birds. I’m overall delighted with this book.
This is a great introductory book to learning about birds & bird watching. It includes a picture of each bird, its characteristics, their preferred locations, & behaviors. As soon as I started flipping through the pages, I came across a few different fun & interesting facts on birds. I’m overall delighted with this book.
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- Yampolsky LinaReviewed in Canada on July 7, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Format: Spiral-boundVerified PurchaseGreat book for beginners. I think it's a bit expensive on amazon
- LynnReviewed in Canada on September 3, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Good format
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseHappy to find such good information, very easy to read, great pictures, very in depth info. Bought it for my grandson who wants to study birds.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on December 31, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Format: PaperbackVerified Purchasenice book for passionate people about birds.