Bird watching is one of the fastest growing forms of outdoor recreation in the country. Each year millions of people discover for the first time the joys of bird watching. It’s easy to understand why. Birds are fun to watch. And you can watch them just about everywhere. The most convenient place to start is right in your own backyard. All it takes to get their attention is food or water, a place to build a nest and appropriate vegetation. This book will show you how to help and enjoy this wonderful creation. - Summary by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service & Norah Nelson

"Passenger Pigeon" by William B. Mershon delves into the fascinating and poignant story of the passenger pigeon, a once-abundant bird that became emblematic of human impact on nature and extinction. This audiobook captures the essence of a species that was driven to the brink of disappearance, highlighting themes of environmental stewardship and the consequences of overexploitation. Listening to this work today serves as a powerful reminder of the fragility of ecosystems and the importance of conservation efforts. Mershon's exploration of the passenger pigeon's fate resonates deeply in an era increasingly aware of the urgent need to protect our planet's biodiversity and the lessons learned from our past.

Bird watching is one of the fastest growing forms of outdoor recreation in the country. Each year millions of people discover for the first time the joys of bird watching. It’s easy to understand why. Birds are fun to watch. And you can watch them just about everywhere. The most convenient place to start is right in your own backyard. All it takes to get their attention is food or water, a place to build a nest and appropriate vegetation. This book will show you how to help and enjoy this wonderful creation. - Summary by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service & Norah Nelson