Stuff Every Bird Lover Should Know (Stuff You Should Know) - Hardcover

Sun, Alice

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1683695143 ISBN 13: 9781683695141

Verlag: Quirk Books, 2026

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Discover the fascinating world of birds with this pocket-sized illustrated guide to birdwatching, backyard bird identification, birdsong, migration, behavior, bird-friendly habitats, and surprising facts about our feathered neighbors.

Ever wondered how birds find their way across continents, why they sing, or which feathered visitors are gathering in your backyard? This illustrated, accessible guide covers it all – from bird anatomy and behavior to migration patterns and bird-watching tips –, making the fascinating world of birds accessible to curious beginners and longtime nature enthusiasts alike. Learn about common backyard birds, understand essential birdwatching terminology, discover how birds communicate and navigate, and explore the intriguing behaviors and abilities that make birds so captivating.

Filled with handy diagrams, natural history, folklore, and surprising avian trivia, this compact hardcover makes an engaging companion for backyard birdwatchers, beginning birders, and anyone who loves nature. It's also a thoughtful gift for bird enthusiasts, gardeners, and wildlife lovers.

• An accessible introduction to birds, with practical observation tips, essential birder terminology, handy diagrams, and fascinating facts for curious newcomers and experienced enthusiasts
• Learn to identify common North American backyard birds, bird anatomy, behaviors, and communication, including birdsong and the remarkable ways birds interact with their surroundings
• Find ideas for welcoming birds into your outdoor spaces, learn about bird-friendly habitats, and discover what to do if you encounter an injured bird
• A compact illustrated hardcover filled with bird facts, history, folklore, and practical birdwatching know-how – a thoughtful gift for backyard birders, nature enthusiasts, gardeners, and anyone fascinated by wildlife

Whether you're watching birds at your backyard feeder or exploring a favorite nature trail, keep this little guide close to discover more about the birds you see, hear, and love.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Alice Sun is a science journalist with a bachelor’s in environmental biology and a master’s in science, health and environmental reporting from New York University. She is also the author of Birds: An Illustrated Field Guide (Cider Mill Press, 2022)

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Introduction

“Birds will give you a window, if you allow them.” —Lyanda Lynn Haupt, Rare Encounters with Ordinary Birds

If you’re reading this book, you’ve most likely caught the bird-watching bug. Maybe it was a childhood interest that turned into a full-fledged passion. Or maybe you became enamored with our feathered friends more recently—when you sought out the slower paces of nature to cope with the pressures of modern life. Regardless, welcome. And congratulations: You’re a bird person now.

It’s a great time to get into birds. Technology has made it easier than ever to learn about and identify birds. Bird-watching has also become more diverse in recent years. LGBTQ+ folks, people of color, and those with mobility impairments have started their own birding groups to suit the needs of their communities, redefining what bird-watching is and who it’s for. Birding is no longer just about chasing the most exotic species possible, reserved only for those who have the time and luxury to travel to far-flung places. Instead, a bird person is simply someone who’s curious about their avian neighbors, whether they observe them in city parks or the remote wilderness.

If you’re a curious person, there’s much to learn when it comes to birds. Each species is full of surprises and has its own quirks. Human history has long been entangled with that of our feathered friends, and the world is full of stories of people daring to wonder what birds are and what they’re capable of. In this book, I hope to not only touch on the basics of bird biology and bird-watching tips, but also give you the tools to dig into the weird and wonderful world of birds, from behavior to migration patterns to myths, folklore, and legend.

This book is pocket-sized for your convenience. Because the best thing about being a bird-watcher, I think, is that you can do it whether you’re at home or on the go, no matter where you are in the world. Maybe you live in a more rural area and have flocks of snow geese visiting in the winter. Or maybe you’re in a city, where pigeons, sparrows, and starlings have their own interesting interconnections with humanity. Regardless of where you are and how you got started, I hope this book gives you the answers you crave as well as a whole lot of new questions to explore on your own.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Quirk Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1683695143
• ISBN 13: 9781683695141
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 144
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar