Offers a more effective way to go about identification - he calls it the "Whole Bird and More" approach - that will enable you to identify more birds, more quickly. The author shows how to use geography and an understanding of habitats, ecology, and even the weather to enrich your birding experience and help you find something out of the ordinary.

"This book is useful for those wanting a convenient introduction to birding as it is currently practiced by many of the leaders in the North American field. The writing is informative and conversational, a good balance to strike when trying to make more advanced birding techniques accessible to a broader audience."--Jeffrey A. Gordon, president of the American Birding Association

"How to Be a Better Birder offers a surprising range of innovative tips for improving birding for such a slim book."---Melissa Mayntz, About.com Birding/Wild Birds