Bird Watching Simplified! The Beginner's study guide for bird identification:

This newly published and updated guide contains informative reading and color photos helping individuals with the latest bird identification techniques; including how to both learn and seek out specific markings, behavior and characteristics. Informative examples are provided throughout the text. It is also designed and written in a style not to intimidate individuals new to bird watching; it does not attempt to overload the newcomer by including every species of North America, but rather offers an educational approach with a guided assignment to seek out specified species to help learn the fundamentals and increase one's interest level. The guide also contains ample information on the best typical places and environments to go looking for birds, as well helpful info on bird watching "tactics," "acclaimed" areas, migration, and other basic instruction and knowledge on how to become more confident / proficient in the hobby of bird watching. As an overall excellent starter's guide for novice bird watchers, there is also further reading on past and current issues concerning birds; i.e., extinction, pollution, pesticides, invasive species, etc.