Birds of New York: A Guide to Common and Notable Species

Created for beginning and intermediate birders, this easy-to-use guide provides an introduction to the wide variety of bird species that frequent New York throughout the state's four distinct seasons.

From spring's joyous return of colorful migrating birds to the parade of winter waterfowl that hug the shores of the Great Lakes and Long Island, this guide provides 135 stunning digital photos—including the 15 most common female birds—to help you determine which species you see. Seven double-sided, laminated, waterproof panels fold into a handy size that fits in your daypack, waist pack, or glove compartment.

Whether you're hiking trails in the Adirondacks, exploring Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, driving through the Catskills, or spending a weekend in the Finger Lakes, this simple guide will help you identify the birds you see.