I have added e-books to this website
If you look at the website menu, you will now see ‘e-books’ has been added. Click on it and you will get a new screen with all the information. I have written these two e-books – one is a free download which I hope all of you will try. In this e-book, I use the American Robin as the example for all birds. This is a medium-sized songbird so a good one to use for comparisons. I also discuss the physical and behavior traits of this bird so you know what to look for on an unknown bird you are watching. I have been using this way of teaching beginning birders – and also birders who want to improve their skills – for the 10 years in which I have been teaching Birding 101 to Illinois Master Naturalist students. If you have never birded or are just beginning, it can be totally overwhelming. This free e-book will help you begin and will help you sort out how to proceed and learn. Follow my suggestions, give yourself some time, and you will see how much fun birding can be. And it is so rewarding! Each e-book will build on what you learn in the free download on the robin.
In the upcoming months, I will be adding more e-books. The next one is on Raptors and should be available toward the end of February.
And remember, if you are choosing binoculars or field guides, please go to the website menu and click on Binoculars and Field Guides for tips on choosing and using. Happy Birding!