Whether exploring the forest, the backyard, or the city, you and your kids will learn about the habits of North America's most popular songbirds, how to create safe and welcoming environments for them, how to observe them, and how to construct easy and safe species-appropriate birdhouses and feeders for common birds. The bird ID section includes descriptions of species and range maps. Kids will find exciting activities and games, as well, including how to form birding groups, scavenger hunts, and a birdsong listening game. In addition to practical, field-tested knowledge and fascinating information about the species covered, this guide is packed with beautiful color photography. Since all the information presented is the product of years of National Audubon Society expertise, both you and your kids can be sure you're getting the best advice before setting about your birding adventures.

Author Biography

Elissa Wolfson is a freelance writer and editor for a variety of science, environmental, botanical, ornithological, and animal-related publications. After receiving a bachelors degree from Cornell University, she worked as an environmental educator for nearly a decade prior to receiving a masters from Montclair State College and transitioning into environmental journalism. Editorial clients have included the National Audubon Society, Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology, and Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is the author of the book 101 Cool Games for Cool Cats and a former editor at E: The Environmental Magazine and Cornell Plantations, the botanical garden of Cornell University.Margaret A. Barker is a writer and educator in the Chesapeake Bay region. Following a broadcast journalism career in the Southeast, she received a masters degree in environmental education. She served as coordinator of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithologys Project FeederWatch for six years and later managed the Kids Growing Food school garden program for Cornells Department of Education. She wrote the "Backyard Birding" column for the Ithaca Journal newspaper for seven years and co-authored (with Jack Griggs) The FeederWatchers Guide to Bird Feeding (HarperCollins, 2000). Her work has appeared in publications such as Birders World and Bird Watchers Digest