A Californian's Guide to the Birds Among Us

This lively and even quotable guidebook will introduce you to California's most easily seen bird species as found in a mix of urban, suburban, and traditionally natural habitats: the birds that you'll find in your own neighborhood. Full-color photographs and clear descriptions make identification easy, while entertaining anecdotes shed light on birds' fascinating behaviors. Impressively detailed, A Californian's Guide to the Birds among Us includes: 120 entries for California's most common birds, More than 400 full-color photographs, Advice for beginning birders, including gear recommendations, Surprising facts and trivia, Resources for further reading, Comprehensive index, Accessible to the novice and sure to enlighten even experienced birders, this guide will inspire you to notice nature more closely and find joy in interacting with the astounding diversity of avian life in California.