Author: Jeffrey C. Domm

Publisher: James Lorimer & Company

Published: 2002-09-18

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781550287721

Ever wonder what kinds of birds are visiting your backyard, the park down the street, the woods at your cottage? Lorimer's Pocketguides are designed for readers--young and old--who want handy-sized guides to help them identify the birds commonly spotted in their area. With one bird per page, their easy-to-use format features: * common name and scientific name * full-colour illustration * diagram to show size * calendar showing the months the bird is usually seen * colour illustration of egg * diagram of beak * transcription of the call * type of backyard feeder * short description New, original, full-colour illustrations by wildlife artist Jeffrey C. Domm, created especially for these books, highlight features that make it simple to identify particular birds. A two-step colour bird finder allows readers to find the species they're looking for quickly and easily. These unique bird guides also include lists of birding hot-spots in and around each city, contributed by local birding experts.