Comments for Backyard Birding Guide

Comment on National Geographic Birding Essentials by Madalyn Fliesler

Madalyn Fliesler — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:49:19 +0000

Wonderful, informative, and easy to read! I haven't been bird watching for years & thought I would check it out again. This book was very helpful especially the section on binoculars.

The chapter on appropriate behaviors of bird watchers was great! These types of tips are needed before you join the Audubon Society and trek in the woods with experienced birders!

Great ref for anyone starting out or reviewing the basics.

A couple chapters were a bit too detailed (bird coloring for example) for my taste but I might go back to them once I get out into the field.

Worth the price and the photos (like all National Geographic publications) are spectacular!
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on National Geographic Birding Essentials by Review

Review — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:03:02 +0000

I was never interested in learning the details of bird anatomy before, but just wanted to learn the main features that would help me tell them apart. But when I received this book as a gift, I found myself reading it cover to cover. I’m not a beginning birder, but my life list only has around 50 birds on it so far, so I doubt I’d even be called intermediate. Not only is this book interesting, but also it is very useful in helping me learn to identify birds more quickly, as well as how to better understand the language used in the various field guides. Its descriptions and illustrations are interesting and easy to understand for the layman, and detailed enough to give one an in-depth education, if (s)he wants it. And it’s loaded with tips for telling apart specific hard to identify species. And every one of the many excellent photographs used as illustrations is accompanied by very detailed explanations, includuing name of bird and where and when the photo was taken. The book also has info about other aspects of birding – all the “essentials” that the title promises, and much more. I’ve read other books that promised to tell everything one needs to start birding, but I wish I had seen this one first: I think it would have helped me learn to identify birds more quickly. I bought several more to give as gifts.

Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Brome 1015 Squirrel Buster Classic by S. Iwata

S. Iwata — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:10:36 +0000

I have three feeders up now, and this one gets the most visits. There are often 2-3 birds on it at at time. I think it is because the birds can see the seeds inside it. That is also helpful to me since I can see when it needs to be filled. There have been a couple of attempted squirrel raids but they were not successful. Overall, a great feeder.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on National Geographic Birding Essentials by leapin lizard

leapin lizard — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:29:41 +0000

THERE WERE EXCELLENT HINTS FOR BIRDWATCHING I FINALLY UNDERSTAND BINOCULARS AND SCOPES – AND WHAT IS THE BEST FOR VIEWING
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Brome 1015 Squirrel Buster Classic by Eliza S. Orr

Eliza S. Orr — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:22:56 +0000

This bird feeder is great. The squirrels have not been able to knock it down or get the seeds. It arrived quickly and was a great price. I would recommend this bird feeder to everyone.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on National Geographic Birding Essentials by Jim Neely

Jim Neely — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:22:56 +0000

The pictures and descriptions are outstanding. This book is a great start to learn about birds and how to identify them.

It's also a painless way to learn some basic bird biology.

Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Brome 1015 Squirrel Buster Classic by Brian J. Taylor

Brian J. Taylor — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:05:41 +0000

I am impressed. I had a cheapo tube feeder from the dollar store for over a year, which worked great until the squirrels found it. In a little over a week they chewed it open and destroyed it totally. Within hours of getting this model filled and hanging they were back again. They tried for several days to get into this thing, biting everything, hanging, jumping, reaching and all they got was a little on the floor to pick through. But, they couldn’t get in and I haven’t seen them for weeks. Superb problem solver.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on National Geographic Birding Essentials by Midwest Book Review

Midwest Book Review — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:03:46 +0000

Beginners new to birding who want a simple overview of identification techniques and observation plans will find BIRDING ESSENTIALS the perfect starting place. It offers both beginners and elementary-level birders the tools to better their observations, and pairs fine color photos of common birds with tips such as understanding variations in bird color, key identification factors, parts of a bird, and much more. General-interest collections will find it a popular lend.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Brome 1015 Squirrel Buster Classic by Cynthia D. Lanning

Cynthia D. Lanning — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:39:51 +0000

We have 100 acres of woods behind our small back yard, so we have a big squirrel problem. I bought this birdfeeder about halfway through this past winter. The squirrels have done their best and have had to settle for seed that falls to the ground. It has definitely kept the greedy rodents out, and since I am not feeding six or eight squirrels every day I have been able to afford to offer a more expensive no-mess type of seed that the birds love. Also, I have a similar tube feeder in which the seed freezes up on super-cold days and the birds can’t get it out, but with the Squirrel Buster Classic the seed has flowed freely even on wet winter days. I’m guessing this is due to its ventilation system. The top is very easy to get off and on and it is easy to fill and clean. It feels very sturdy and well made. I just couldn’t be happier with this bird feeder and highly recommend it. I’ve tried various squirrel proof bird feeders and pepper flavored seed and nothing else has worked 100% like this bird feeder.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Brome 1015 Squirrel Buster Classic by Samuel Taylor

Samuel Taylor — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:29:45 +0000

I ordered a Squirrel Buster bird feeder for about $30.00 and the shipping was about $17.00 which I believe is excessive. I have written this review at least 4 times and you keep sending me messages for my comments. Please do not sent me any more messages.

Sam Taylor
Rating: 1 / 5