Indiana Bird Watching: A Year-Round Guide

by Bill Thompson III

There are no state-specific books on how to appreciate birds and learn more about them. Like gardening, bird watching is a regional hobby, and the birds that frequent the backyards of Missouri differ from the birds found in Michigan. This series targets beginning and intermediate bird watchers from each Midwestern state. The books are state-specific and highlight the birds that are found in each state. In addition to the profile, each bird entry includes a map to identity the specific range covered by the bird. 100 birds are presented via full-color photographs for accurate identification. Full-color seasonal section informs the reader the migrating birds that can be seen that month, the foods that attract those birds, the plants that can assist in attracting birds. Our partner, Bird Watcher's Digest, has sold more than 4 million copies of their booklets on bird varieties, bird habitat, feeding, and related outdoor topics.

176 pages, Paperback

First published March 29, 2005

About the author

BILL THOMPSON III is the editor of Bird Watcher’s Digest and the author of the Peterson Field Guide Young Birder’s Guide to Birds of Eastern North America, along with many other books. He lives in Ohio with his wife, the author and illustrator Julie Zickefoose, and their two children.

Reviews

[Catina Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

I built my house about 13 years ago and suddenly had a back yard full of birds! I used this book to learn how to identify all of them and learn their habits. I succeeded and eventually moved on to photographing them and I can identify a lot of birds by their call. My favorite that has surprised me in my yard was a Baltimore Oriole and out and about an indigo bunting!!!

[Mia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for Indiana back yard birders!