Backyard Birdwatching in Seattle: An Introduction to Birding and Common Backyard Birds of Western Washington (All about Birds Pocket Guide)

The; Waterford Press

ISBN 10: 1620053594 ISBN 13: 9781620053591

Publisher: Waterford Press Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

Backyard Birdwatching in Seattle is an all-in-one essential tool for residents of Western Washington who want to attract and support avian visitors to their backyards. 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 Seattle. The guide includes beautiful color illustrations of the most frequently observed backyard 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 Seattle is essential to the backpacks and libraries of Western Washington birders of all levels.

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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. Their hallmarks are scientific excellence and technological innovation to advance the understanding of nature and to engage people of all ages in learning about birds and protecting the planet. Founded in 1915, the Cornell Lab is a nonprofit organization whose vibrant community includes 400,000 citizen-science participants from all walks of life and 14 million bird enthusiasts of all ages who connect online at All About Birds.

With 650+ titles in print and 6.5 million copies sold, Waterford Press publishes the largest line of folding-format reference guides in the industry. Our mission is to connect people to the natural world by making knowledge about wildlife identification, outdoor recreation, travel, and safety and survival skills accessible to a wide audience.

Edition details

• Publisher: Waterford Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1620053594
• ISBN 13: 9781620053591
• Binding: Pamphlet
• Illustrator: Fernandes Pedro
• Number of pages: 12