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Foreword.
Introduction.
About This Book.
Why You Need This Book.
How to Use This Book.
How This Book Is Organized.
Part I: Watching Birds: A Natural Habit.
Part II: Backyard Bird Watching.
Part III: Bird Sighting 101: Using Your Tools.
Part IV: Beyond the Backyard.
Part V: Once You're Hooked.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Appendix.
Icons Used in This Book.
Part I: Watching Birds: A Natural Habit.
Chapter 1: Birds and the People Who Love Them.
Chapter 2: Tools that Take You Up Close and Personal.
Chapter 3: Identifying Birds ("If It Walks Like a Duck . . .").
Chapter 4: Watching Bird Behavior.
Chapter 5: Bird Sounds: News and Entertainment.
Part II: Backyard Bird Watching.
Chapter 6: Making a Bird-Friendly Yard.
Chapter 7: Bird Feeding: The Start of It All.
Chapter 8: Tackling Pests and Other Feeder Problems.
Chapter 9: Nest Boxes and Box Monitoring.
Chapter 10: Gardening for the Birds.
Chapter 11: Hummers, Bluebirds, Martins, and Hawks.
Part III: Bird Sighting 101: Using Your Tools.
Chapter 12: Optics and How to Use Them.
Chapter 13: Choosing and Using Field Guides.
Chapter 14: Expanding Your Skills.
Chapter 15: Writing It Down.
Part IV: Beyond the Backyard.
Chapter 16: Taking a Field Trip.
Chapter 17: Birding by Habitat.
Chapter 18: Birding Hotspots.
Chapter 19: Birding Tours: On Site with a Pro.
Chapter 20: Festivals and Other Events.
Part V: Once You're Hooked.
Chapter 21: Birding that Makes a Difference.
Chapter 22: Better Optics and Other Fun Gear.
Chapter 23: Advanced Bird ID.
Chapter 24: Field Sketching.
Chapter 25: Birding Online (Nesting on the World Wide Web).
Chapter 26: Other Flying Creatures.
Part VI: The Part Of Tens.
Chapter 27: Ten (+ Ten) Tips for When (And When Not) to Use Your Binoculars.
Chapter 28: Bill's Ten Favorite Hotspots.
Chapter 29: Ten Bird Myths.
Appendix.
Index.
Registration Card.
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