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Find More Birds

111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are
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Seeing more birds than you ever imagined and witnessing exciting avian drama is possible--whether you're on the go or in your own neighborhood, local park, or backyard. As Heather Wolf explains, it all comes down to how you tune in to the show happening around you, the one in which birds--highly skilled at staying under the radar--are the stars. In Find More Birds, Heather shares her very best tactics--and the jaw-dropping photographs they helped her capture.

  • Look for birds at their favorite "restaurants"-- from leaf litter to berry bushes, and ball fields to small patches of mud.
  • Watch for "tree bark" that moves . . . you may find it has feathers.
  • Try simply sitting on the ground for a revealing new perspective.

Plus, special tips point the way to crowd favorites such as hummingbirds, owls, and eagles--and can't-miss bird behaviors. As your senses sharpen and "noticing" becomes second nature, Find More Birds will turn your daily routines into bird-finding adventures, too. Whether you're strolling down the block or parking your car, you never know what will surprise you next!

Product Details

PublisherExperiment
Publish DateAugust 08, 2023
Pages272
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781615199402
Dimensions8.0 X 5.5 X 0.8 inches | 1.2 pounds

About the Author

Heather Wolf's love of birds was sparked while living on Florida's Gulf Coast, where she participated in the Florida Master Naturalist program and led walks for the Florida Trail Association. She currently lives in Brooklyn and works as a web developer for Cornell Lab of Ornithology and its eBird project. Her blog, brooklynbridgebirds.com, documents the birds of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where she has recorded over 30,000 bird sightings of more than 130 species. A woman of many passions, Heather has taught thousands of people to juggle and won the 2015 NYC Intel IoT (Internet of Things) Hackathon for her design of a "smart" juggling ball. She is the author of Birding at the Bridge and 103 Ways to Find Birds.

Reviews

Offers a variety of ways to discover birds, including an entire chapter dedicated to 'Finding Birds While Doing Something Else". This photo-packed book includes potential group outing ideas such as birding at a local zoo, visiting a playground, hitting golf balls, and birding while camping.-- "Birding Magazine"
Find More Birds is a book I will turn to often for its great tips on finding birds, not in remote forests but right at home, at a melting drip from a snow bank or where mowed grass meets the forest. Look at a quivering bit of bark. Find the local dump, or children's playground. Don't forget to look up. Stay still and stay patient. Help others and ask for help yourself. It could be a guide for life, not just for seeing the birds that are all around us. Heather Wolf will be out birding in the rain but I might stay home and simply enjoy the wonderful photos in this book.--Joan Strassmann, author of Slow Birding
Praise for Heather Wolf and Birding at the Bridge

"Her excitement is infectious.-- "CNN"
An enjoyable, helpful resource for enhancing birdwatching experiences, with tips for newcomers and experienced birders alike. Its dozens of beautiful photographs . . . are memorable in their own right; they will also help when it comes to identifying common species.-- "Foreword"
An informative field diary.-- "The Atlantic's CityLab"
Exquisite.-- "am New York"
Heather Wolf is the perfect birding buddy: enthusiastic, experienced, and happy to share her hard-won wisdom for getting the most out of a day spent birding (or getting the most birds out of a day doing something else). Whether you're a novice or veteran, her 111 field-tested tips will make you a better, more successful birder.--Scott Weidensaul, author of A World on the Wing
Heather Wolf shows us how to home in on birds in almost any situation--at a superstore, in the car--and offers sound advice for building a birding community. . . . She passes along morsels that make birding feel accessible, even fail proof.-- "BookPage"
I totally love Heather Wolf's book: great photographs, and delightful, incisive writing.--Marie Winn, author of Red-Tails in Love
In clear and enthusiastic prose, Wolf draws attention to the remarkable variety of urban birds and their ongoing conservation challenges. . . . This beginner's guide is as entertaining as it is informative.-- "Publishers Weekly"
Let Heather Wolf help you open your heart and your senses to birds in all their glory. Wherever you live, you are surrounded by avian color, song, and drama every day--so pull back the curtain and take it all in!--David Jeffrey Ringer, birder, naturalist, writer, and former chief network and communications officer, National Audubon Society
Packed with excellent photos and tips, deeply relatable anecdotes, and a palpable sense of joy, this gem of a book will make you a better birder. If you're new to birding, let Heather welcome you into this hobby with open arms and set you up for success.--Rosemary Mosco, author of A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching
Part of the pleasure of her book, besides excellent photography . . . is the way [Heather Wolf] shares the circumstances and excitement of particular sightings.-- "The Wall Street Journal"
Partly a bird guide, partly a memoir, and partly a triumph of nature photography.-- "The New Yorker"
Where you may see only pigeons, sparrows, and the occasional sea gull, [Heather Wolf] has recorded 130 species, many of which she has beautifully photographed.-- "The New York Times"
Wolf's humorous writing and the striking color photographs throughout this guide make it a standout. All birders, from novices to the ones who've been observing and identifying birds their whole lives, can benefit.-- "Library Journal, starred review"

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