More than fifty million Americans enjoy bird watching every year, and why not? Birds are beautiful creatures and there are so many different kinds of birds that you’ll never be bored.   Glenn Phillips, of New York Audubon, gives some suggestions on birding.

Bird feeding isn't just a winter activity; it might surprise you to learn that even in spring, food is still scarce for our feathered friends.

For directions on how to make a bird feeder for your back yard click here.

Find out more about birding and James John Audubon by contacting  the National  Audubon Society.

Do you want to know what to feed the birds  that come to your backyard? Download “Bird Feeding Basics” written by Stephen W. Kress offered by the National Audubon Society by clicking here.

Rules for bird watching

 1. Walk slowly and quietly.
 2. Wear drab-colored clothing
 3. Never disturb the birds
 4. Keep a journal of all the birds you see

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Recommended Books:

"The Boy Who Drew Birds, A Story of John James Audubon" by Jacqueline Davies (Houghton Mifflin Books, 2004)

Parent link to teaching guide for "THE BOY WHO DREW BIRDS, A Story of John James Audubon," published by Houghton Mifflin

Are you bird-literate? It's easier than you think! Can you recognize and name 30 North American birds? When you hear a bird singing overhead can you use binoculars to find its nest in the treetops? "What's That Bird?" teaches these skills and more.

"What’s That Bird?" By Joseph Choiniere and Claire Mowbray Golding, (Storey Publishing, 2005)

Recommended Movies (click on the thumbnail image to purchase):

Winged Migration (2001)
Starring: Philippe Labro, Jacques Perrin
Director: Jacques Perrin
DVD Release Date: November 22, 2005
Run Time: 89 minutes