Author: Jeffrey V. Wells
Illustrator: Evan Barbour
Format: Paperback
Pages: 72
Features: Large, full-color bird illustrations; easy identification tips; habitat guides; bird song descriptions; Maine birding hotspots; citizen science and conservation resources
Why We Love It: Bird appears. Coffee gets set down. This book comes off the shelf. Our founder has solved many backyard mysteries with its help.

Jeffrey V. Wells has spent a lifetime paying attention to birds so the rest of us can finally figure out who's yelling from the treetops. A Maine native, ornithologist, and conservation biologist, he's dedicated his career to studying and protecting birds, while making birding feel welcoming instead of overwhelming.

Evan Barbour creates the kind of bird illustrations that make you stop mid-page and say, "Wait... I did see that one!" His detailed watercolor artwork pairs scientific accuracy with plenty of personality, helping birdwatchers identify feathered visitors without needing binoculars glued to their faces.

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