National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America

National Geographic Kids Bird Guide of North America — page 5
BIRDS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND AWE INSPIRING WILD ANIMALS THAT LIVE EVERYWHERE WE DO Many people get so interested in birds that they become bird watchers also called birders They like to learn about birds so that they can identify the birds they see or just to be entertained Did you know that bird watching is one of the most popular hobbies in North America About 44 million people watch birds just in the United States There's a good chance that someone in your family could be a bird watcher But bird watching isn't just for grown ups Lots of kids are bird watchers too A great way to get started is to put up a feeder so you can watch birds in your backyard check out the simple plan to make your own bird feeder in the back of this book It's easy to get hooked on birds and soon you'll want to look for birds beyond your backyard Bird watching it's like going on a treasure hunt keep your eyes and ears open and you might just find something really cool Keep a list of what you see and add to your collection of bird sightings throughout the year Join me on a tour of the 100 bird species in this book You'll find all kinds of birds inside from huge predators like the Bald Eagle to tiny hummingbirds and everything in between All the birds are divided into ten different habi tats like deserts prairies and even backyards Look for a habitat that matches where you live That's a good place to start And welcome to the club Jonathan Alderfer ROSEATE SPOONBILL