Bird lovers will flock to this whimsical and endearing celebration of the avian world. Packed with all things feathered--but not flighty--The Little Big Book of Birds offers literature, poetry, helpful tips, humor, recipes, profiles of respected birders, and advice for the seasoned birder and the beginner alike. Grab your binoculars and hit the trail, or curl up in an armchair and enjoy the adventures of your favorite birding authors. This book includes: Birdwatching 101: Useful for beginnners as well as those who have been around the block a few times, this section covers all the how-to's you'll need for ultimate know-how: basic bird identification, biding on the internet, a guide to the field guide, a guide to binoculars, building a backyard bird haven, bird habitat conservation, and more: Birding Around the World, Stories & Essays, Adventure tales and legends of the field to curl up with from famed birdwatchers and essayists, Poetry (A selection of poems from beloved poets such as Pablo Neruda, Rainer Maria Rilke, W. B. Yeats, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost... ), Famous Birder Biographies: Bird Facts...