Donald Stokes and Lillian Stokes - Stokes Beginner's Guide to Birds: Eastern Region

Pros: Compact; well-designed; well-organized for ease of use and quick reference

Cons: Probably too basic if you're anything but a beginner

The Bottom Line: A terrific starter guide for novice bird-watchers, young or old.

Review: I've always loved birds, but I've never done much bird watching beyond looking out the window at my parents' back yard feeder, or sitting on a blanket in a park trying to catch a glimpse of whatever creature happens to be singing in the branches above. ...