Pete Dunne, V.P. NJ Audubon Society
"These guides are the best thing to hit backyard birding since black oil sunflower seed. Not a kitchen window sill in North America should be without."


Book Description
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Compact Guides are specialized bird guides, focused on specific groups of birds. The superb illustrations and organization are derived from the definitive North American bird guide, ABC's All the Birds of North America. All the Backyard Birds tells you everything you need to know about the birds you'll see in your backyard, in the parks and along the roadside. It features: Up-to-date information on all the species seen in neighborhoods and parks and on roadsides. Spectacular, full-color illustrations by America's finest bird artists. Tips on attracting birds to your backyard and a checklist for recording your sightings. The perfect guide to keep on the windowsill overlooking your backyard feeder or to take on a trip to the local park or nature center.


About the Author
Jack Griggs is the author of the bestselling All the Birds of North America and the creator of the Cornell Bird Library series. He lives in South Haven, Michigan.Margaret A. Barker was the coordinator of Project FeederWatch for six years. She lives in Freeville, New York.