Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North Central America

“Sometimes there are small events that create an interest in bird watching. Usually, it’s seeing a colorful bird in your yard, followed by putting up feeders to see what other birds you can attract. It’s fascinating to watch them at the feeders, as just like around the dining table, some birds take more than others & birds push others out of the way. I call those the“bully” birds.“

Birds also tell us a lot about the environment based on their migratory shifts & bird counts help to document the annual changes based on the numbers counted. Bird watching is an excellent way to get young people interested in the outdoors & learning more about the environment.

Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Northern Central America documents all the birds that can be found in that area with illustrations of locations & pictures for helping to spot & identify the different kinds. Some of these same birds are local to North America. This book is available on Amazon.

Many companies offer birding tours all over the world. Of course, my favorite is Field Guides Birding Tours. Take a peek at their website for the types of tours they offer & the locations. If you want to stay local, check out the birding walks provided in your area. Usually, these are free & led by knowledgeable guides who are familiar with the local birds & can answer questions.

There’s a free Merlin app you can download, which you can use to identify a bird by its sound. This can be fun when you can hear them but can’t see them. Whatever you choose, enjoy the experience & Happy Birding!