108 Ways to Find More Birds

A photo-filled trove of 103 practical tips and tricks to ensure you’ll see more birds wherever you look, whether you’re searching for crowd favorites (hummingbirds, owls, eagles, hawks, baby birds) or a species you’ve never spotted before

The essential guide to finding more birds—whatever your ability and wherever you look

What is the one thing everyone wants to know about birds? How to find them! Every day on social media, we see unbelievable photos of birds—from majestic eagles and hawks to woodpeckers with impressive carpentry skills to brilliantly-colored wood warblers feasting on wiggling caterpillars. People wonder: “Where are these birds? Will I ever be able to see a bald eagle in the wild?” We think we must either have incredible luck or travel far and wide on special guided bird excursions to ever be able to witness such things. Enter 108 Ways to Find More Birds, the ultimate bird-finding tool, packed with tips and tricks (each accompanied by a photo) for finding birds wherever you may be. Here, Heather Wolf brings the excitement of her popular bird walks and talks right to your hands. You will not only find more birds; you will experience their drama and fascinating behaviors for a lifetime.

About the Author

Heather Wolf’s love of birds was sparked while living on Florida’s Gulf Coast, where she participated in the Florida Master Naturalist program and led walks for the Florida Trail Association. She currently lives in Brooklyn and works as a web developer for Cornell Lab of Ornithology and its eBird project. Her first book, Birding at the Bridge, and her blog, brooklynbridgebirds.com, document the birds of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where she has recorded over 30,000 bird sightings of more than 130 species.