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A family-friendly guide to backyard birds and birding.

Family Birding Resources 

Bird Watching North America
Your one-stop resource for learning about birds and birding in North America.
Fall Bird Migration
Each year the birds get ready for an amazing journey! Learn why birds fly south for the winter.
Christmas Bird Count
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is the largest and oldest citizen science event in the world. You can become a part of this important event by participating in the annual account with other bird enthusiasts in your area.
Great Backyard Bird Count
BirdSource needs you! Would you like to participate in an important scientific study? Last year participants reported more than 500 bird species, which they saw in their own back yards. This year, you can join in by identifying and reporting your findings!
Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Make a tasty treat for the birds!
Operation Ruby Throat
Everybody loves hummingbirds, and these tiny feathered dynamos can be used to help students learn about science, math, geography, culture, and virtually any academic discipline!
Birds of Prey
I share my farm in British Columbia with many types of birds of prey. In this feature I'd like to introduce you to four of these special feathered friends. We'll be taking a stroll around the farm to catch the birds in action. It can get muddy, so don't forget your boots!
Bird Resource Library
Internet directory for resources about backyard birds, birds of prey, and water fowl.

Science Daily 

Your source for the latest science research news.

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Books at Amazon 

Bird Songs: 250 North American Birds in Song

Amazon Price: $29.70 (as of 07/26/2008)

The Backyard Birdsong Guide: Eastern and Central North America (Backyard Birdsong Guides)

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/26/2008)

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition

Amazon Price: $16.32 (as of 07/26/2008)

Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/26/2008)

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