photographs of over 200 local birds and have a companion page with key information about each bird. A Quick Guide to Local Birds provides an easy color-coded means to find birds in the book. Common Local Birds shows photographs of the most common birds in the Puget Sound region. There are a number of sections of the book designed for the beginning birder: · Identifying Birds (how to tell one bird from another) · Selecting Binoculars (explains how to select the proper binocular) · Attracting Birds to Your Yard (key facts about seed, feeders, water, shelter, and nest boxes) · Observing Birds (when and where to find birds) · Bird Habitats in the Puget Sound Region (describes the different habitats of the area; gives examples) · Birding Around Puget Sound (the top birding spots by county) · Helpful Resources (where to get more information) · Index/Checklist of the Puget Sound Birds (use this checklist to record your bird sightings)

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