Pinpoints the best places to view more than four hundred species of birds, utilizing color photographs and maps to identify bird sanctuaries, national and state

In North America alone, 60 million people identify themselves as bird-watchers, and most hone their skills right in their own backyards. This handy guide covers

Lists the best places and times of year to see birds in the Western United States, and describes western birds and their behavior.

Profiles one hundred bird species from coast to coast, offers information about topics ranging from bird calls to behaviors, and provides complementary sidebars

Presents information about 160 North American bird species, including facts about physical features, voice, habitat, food, and a map indicating the regions in w