Bird Watching

The owl handbook : investigating the lives, habits, and importance of these enigmatic birds
by John Shewey

A detailed and extensively illustrated guide to owls, exploring their cultural significance in folklore and mythology, providing detailed profiles of 19 North American species alongside a global survey of 200 owls, and offering practical advice on respectful observation and conservation of these fascinating and often misunderstood birds. 
The backyard bird chronicles
by Amy Tan

Mapping the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions and beautiful original sketches, the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club shares her search for solace which turned into an opportunity to connect with nature in a meaningful way and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired. 
Birding to change the world : a memoir
by Trish O'Kane

A writer and educator specializing in environmental justice and climate change chronicles her bird-watching journey and shares what she has learned from each new bird she's observed about life, social change and protecting the environment. 
Find more birds : 111 surprising ways to spot birds wherever you are
by Heather Wolf

A photo-filled trove of tips for seeing more birds wherever you look, from crowd favorites (hummingbirds, owls, eagles) to species you've never spotted before.
100 plants to feed the birds : turn your home garden into a healthy bird habitat
by Laura Erickson

An award-winning birder and science editor offers an easy-reference guide profiling the planting and care of the 100 best native plants for providing food and homes to local and migrating birds. 15,000 first printing. 
Why peacocks? : an unlikely search for meaning in the world's most magnificent bird
by Sean Flynn

An award-winning magazine writer humorously chronicles his first year as the owner of a peacock and examines the history of the bird from the bible to Charles Darwin and travels the globe to learn more about them.  
How to attract birds to your garden / : Foods They Like, Plants They Love, Shelter They Need
by Dan Rouse

"Make a difference to your local birdlife. Help reverse the decline in bird numbers by creating a haven in which they will thrive. It's a win-win. Provide the best shelter, feeding, and nesting opportunities for them and then you can reap the rewards as they sing and entertain"
The bird way : a new look at how birds talk, work, play, parent, and think
by Jennifer Ackerman

The best-selling author of The Genius of Birds draws on paradigm-changing scientific research into bird emotions and intelligence to explore advanced behaviors ranging from communicating and giving gifts to forming cooperative groups and dancing. 
The meaning of birds
by Simon Barnes

An illustrated examination of the lives of birds looks at how birds achieve the miracle of flight; why birds sing; what they tell us about the seasons of the year; the uses of feathers; what the migration of birds can tell us about climate change; and much more.
Better living through birding : notes from a Black man in the natural world
by Christian Cooper

The Central Park birder at the center of a racially-charged viral video reflects on his lifetime journey towards self-acceptance while offering insights into the wonderful world of birds and what they can teach us about life.