From the editor of the nation’s premier
birding magazine, a no-nonsense, no-fluff quick guide to
the birds you see every day.
Of all the classic American pastimes, perhaps none
is as widely accessible as watching birds. Our unusually
vast, diverse environmental landscape supports
fascinating species and variations exclusive to each
region of the country. But while birders often spend
their efforts in search of the rarest creatures, some of
the most beautiful and intriguing birds are the ones
that frequent our backyards (or nearby) daily. For that
reason, where other, larger volumes focus on bird types
that the casual observer is never likely to encounter,
Southern Birds concisely celebrates those
species living under our very noses. Written by Bill
Thompson III, the editor and co-publisher of Bird
Watcher’s Digest, this portable 5"x8" book contains
the same variety of entertaining and informative entries
that make Bird Watcher’s Digest the nation’s
most popular birding magazine. Inside, you’ll find
profiles of the 55 most common birds in the South,
complete with large color photos, gender-specific
physical descriptions, nesting and feeding information,
bird call particulars, and interesting stories about
each species. Thompson also introduces the reader to the
basics of bird watching: essential gear, bird-friendly
food and plantings, housing tips, and observational
techniques.
This guide covers North and South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama,
Tennessee, and eastern Texas.
Look for our other backyard bird guides covering
the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, and West regions
of the United States.
