North America is blessed with more than eight hundred species of birds. You can see them anywhere. Take a walk in the park and an abundance of our feathered friends will meet you there. Now isn't it more interesting and exciting if you know these birds by name? Birdwatching is a fun outdoor activity meant for all ages around the world. Wherever you may be, whether alone or in a group, you can observe the beauty of birds. It is also a good opportunity to appreciate the wonders of nature and strengthen bonds with family and friends. There are lots of things that you can do to help you learn more about birdwatching. One of these is arming yourself with a good book. Together with your binoculars, a field guide type of book is a handy tool to take with you once you are ready to go birding. Birdwatching books are a good source of knowledge and there are many good titles to start with. A visit to birdwatching club websites will give you a short list of recommended titles fast. Some birdwatching books,like "The Sibley Guide to Birds," help you identify birds by sight and sound. While books like, "Hawks in Flight," provide you with deeper knowledge about specific groups. There are also books that teach you the techniques of how to watch birds, how to recognize them, how to listen to their sounds, or how to tell them apart. Are you from Alabama? You can find books that will show you how to identify the birds in your area. You are a resident of Florida? There are books that will help you learn how to recognize the birds you hear from your place. No matter where you live, there is a book that will aid you in birdwatching from your location. Through these books you will learn the bird species and the best birding spots in your state. National Geographic has pocket-sized guides for some states that you can also check out. Because birdwatching is for everyone, there are also books for young children. "Backyard Bird Watching for Kids" is one of the books that will encourage kids to explore and develop an appreciation for the little feathered friends around them.

Birdwatching connects you to the spectacular delights of nature. It gives you more awareness of the place you live in. Waking up to the sound of birds singing is more satisfying if you can tell who's greeting you so cheerfully in the morning.