book has been so helpful to me, The drawings are excellent, and I can often find a bird in this little book based on the drawing that I can't find in the big fancy books with photographs of the birds! A great book on birds of the Seattle region with thorough descriptives, images and time lines for breeding and when birds are here.
I especially liked the comparison between field marks of similar birds and where to individual species locally, A fun quick read and great resource for birders, I picked up this book from our local library and my son and I had the best time "reading" it together, It has wonderful pictures and is a perfect reference guide for newbie bird lovers like us who want to quickly identify the most common birds in the Seattle area, I like having this around for quick reference to discover more about the birds flying around my neighborhood, I've also used it to learn what kind of bird died crashing into my window and to remind myself what those ducklike birds are on Green Lake, Quite handy for an average nonbirder like
me, This was given to us years ago when we first got the house, before our rampant planting turned it into practically a bird sanctuary, and it comes off the shelf about once a year to check on some finch or bushtit like the bushtit family that have nested in our willow tree for the past few years.
So far it hasn't failed, An easytouse and beautifully illustrated guide to help you identify and understand the feathered strangers nibbling at your backyard feeder or singing from a nearby tree, Lavish, fullcolor illustrations and clear, enjoyable descriptions oncommon and interesting species around the Seattle area, This book includes quick ID tips, songs and calls, notes on habitat, nests and food, similar species listings, birdspotting checklist, bird feeding hints and tips on how to find the best birding spots in the area.
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