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In this elegant narrative, naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key lessons, Floyd introduces a new, holistic approach to bird-watching and shows how to use the tools of the 21st century to appreciate the natural world we inhabit together, whether city, country, or suburbs.

He begins by lovingly characterizing birders, citing classics of bird-watching literature to reveal how the avocation has evolved from field guides and opera glasses to smartphones and citizen science data. Then, in short chapters on familiar North American birds, he coaches readers through a year of experiences sure to sharpen their observation skills and deepen their understanding. Each bird represents a new idea, from scientific nomenclature to how plumage changes with age, from hatchling habits to continental migration patterns. 

Hard cover.