Backyard Birding for Kids: An Introduction to Ornithology (Simple Introductions

Description: Backyard Birding for Kids: An Introduction to Ornithology (Simple Introductions Description Product Description With bird facts, an identification guide, and how-to instructions, this is a perfect children’s introduction to ’ve seen birds in your backyard or at the local park. Now become a young ornithologist. Learn all about the scientific study of birds. Author, birder, and outdoors researcher Erika Zambello presents a kids’ introduction to birding. The children’s book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers, conveys fascinating information for beginners. Kids gain an understanding of such topics as bird anatomy, life cycles, and habitat. From there, readers are introduced to 60 different species of important birds to know. With chickadees, hummingbirds, owls, woodpeckers, and more, the field guide section serves as an identification aid and offers information about when to look, where to look, and what to look for. A how-to section provides advice to help children get started birding―with practical tips on attracting birds to their yards. There are also fun activities for the entire family to enjoy, a wonderful way to turn birding into a shared hobby. The activities range from simple, like leaving out nesting materials, to advanced, such as planting a bird- and pollinator-friendly garden. Inside You’ll Find how-to section, including details on getting startedThe basics of ornithologyIdentification guide to common and important birds to knowBird-related activities that the entire family can enjoy About the Author From her home base in North Florida, Erika Zambello has explored hundreds of ecological research sites, estuarine research reserves, national parks, state parks, and national wildlife refuges across the Southeast and around the country. She is a National Geographic Young Explorer and serves on the board of the National Parks Traveler. She holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management from the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment (where she specialized in Ecosystem Science and Conservation) and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of West Florida. As a writer, her work has been featured in National Geographic Adventure, National Geographic Voices, Backpacker, Florida Sportsman, and more. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. How does a new birder get started?The only thing you really need to be a good birder is curiosity about the natural world. You can see birds everywhere, from the pigeons and sparrows of the city to the robins and jays of suburban neighborhoods to the meadowlarks and bluebirds of open fields. Look at each bird carefully, and if it helps, take notes on what you observe. What color is it, and where are the colors on the bird’s body? What does the bill look like? Approximately how big is the bird? Importantly, note the habitat in which the bird appears. Some species, like Belted Kingfishers, are only found near water, while others, including Pine Warblers, prefer specific species of trees. The more you bird, the more these relationships will stand out to you. Although you don’t need any special equipment for birding, there are a few tools to help make identification easier: Binoculars: Binoculars zoom in on the bird, making it easier to spot a bird’s distinguishing field marks, or traits that make it look different from other species. Camera: If you have a camera, including one on a mobile phone, you can take a photo of the bird you see and use field guides or the internet to help make an identification. If your camera has a zoom lens, take some close-up shots too! Field guide: Field guides are illustrated with drawings or photographs to show you how to tell different bird species apart. There are online field guides and apps, as well as printed field guides, including popular state-specific titles by Stan Tekiela. Notebook: Yes! A notebook (or a journal) is super helpful to keep track of the birds you see, the field marks you notice, and your observations about bird habitat. About Us Since our founding, we have taken special pride and pleasure in being able to participate in the exciting world of eCommerce and providing products of the highest quality. It is with this philosophy that we want to run our store and provide exceptional value to you as our customer. Payment We accept payment by PayPal. Tracking Your Order: Once your order ships a tracking number will be sent to you via the email address used to place your order. Problem with My Order: For concerns regarding your order, please contact us here. Shipping All of our shipments are free for you our customer unless you decide to upgrade your shipping for a small fee. 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