Introductory Books on Birding

Peterson First Guide to Birds of North America / by Roger Torey Peterson. -- Chapters Pub., April 1998 ISBN 0395906660 (paperback) [about $5] Of the First Guide, Utah birder Dave Thompson (Denimbird@aol.com) writes: "The Peterson First Guide to Birds of North America @ about 4.95, is a good start with most of the common and esp feeder birds. It covers plenty and is not a "childrens'" book. Narrows down the Peterson field guide, which can be overwhelming to new birders."

Birding / by Joseph Michael Forshaw (Editor), Terence Lindsey (Editor). -- Time-Life Books, September 1995. -- (Nature Company Guide)
ISBN 0783547528 (hardcover) [about $21
 

The Complete Birder : A Guide to Better Birding / by Jack Connor. -- Houghton Mifflin, March 1988.
ISBN 0395468078 (paperback) [about $12]
 

Joy of Birding : A Guide to Better Birdwatching / by Chuck Bernstein. -- Borgo Press.
ISBN 0809540193 [about ?$?]
Availability: This title is out of print. Although it is no longer available from the publisher, Amazon.com will query their network of used bookstores for you and send an update within one to two weeks.
 

Bird Watching for Dummies / by Bill Thompson -- IDB Books Worldwide, 1997.
ISBN 0764550403 (paperback) [about $16]
Read Robin Tuck's review.