Bird Field Guides
| The Sibley Guide to Birds This book is a great addition to the library of anyone with even a passing an interest in birds. Its full color illustrations by David Allen Sibley are beautifully and skillfully rendered. The Sibley Guide is one of the most useful books for looking up everything from local species to rare accidental visitors. |
| The Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior A nice companion edition to the Sibley Field Guide, the Guide to Bird Life and Behavior helps readers understand the lives of birds. Whether you’re a backyard observer or a person who awakens willingly at the crack of dawn to add a new bird to your life list, this book will provide insight into avian behavior. |
| The Birder’s Handbook The Birder’s Handbook has no pictures, but is more in-depth than either of the Sibley Guides. It provides a great deal of per-species information, especially in natural history. It’s an essential addition to your field guide - every serious birder should have a copy of this. |
| Stokes Guide to Bird Songs (Western Region) A 4-CD set of bird song recordings, this guide covers birds found in the western regions of the United States. I play this CD set in my car, and even listening to it irregularly has improved my ability to recognize birds by their song. |
| Stokes Guide to Bird Songs (Eastern Region) The companion 4-CD set of bird songs, for the Eastern regions of the United States. If you live in the Eastern US, or if you plan to travel there for a birding trip, listening to this CD would be a good investment of your time. |