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American Bird Watching for Beginners, 2nd Edition
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Publisher's Summary
Bird-watching is not only an ecofriendly hobby, but it is also definitely enjoyable. It is addicting and educational. Bird-watching is not only for professionals and ornithologists; it is also recommended for all people who love nature. As easy as it may seem, bird-watching has certain requirements, such as skills, patience, strategy, and basic knowledge of birds and their behavior. There are certain tools necessary to make this activity more fun and more fulfilling.
Birds can be very interesting to watch. Each species is different from one another, and these all exhibit varying physical characteristics and behaviors. According to experts there are at least 970 species of birds found in the United States and Canada, and there are about 10,000 bird species in the world. If you are aiming to be a good birder, your backyard may give you at least 30 species (that is if you are really fortunate).
America is known for numerous bird species, and this audiobook will help and guide you on how to identify different kinds of birds that thrive in America. So if you want to be a certified birder, this audiobook will make it happen in no time.
Here is a preview of what you'll learn...
- Introduction to Bird-Watching
- Tools and Equipments
- Bird-watching Tips for Beginners
- Tips on How to Identify Bird Species
- Ten Most Popular Bird Species in America
- Much, much more!
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