Backyard Birdwatching in New York City is an all-in-one essential tool for residents of the New York metroarea who want to attract and support avian visitors to their homes. With introductions to birding, gardening,housing, and feeding, readers will learn the basics of birdwatching and receive tips on how to best care forthe species commonly found in greater New York City. The guide includes beautiful color illustrations of themost frequently observed birds with notes on sizes and distinguishing markings. Developed in collaborationwith the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is derived from the All AboutBirds Pocket Guide Series, a collection of 15 titles on watching, attracting and feeding birds, nests andeggs, and regional identification guides. Laminated for durability, Backyard Birdwatching in New York City isessential to the backpacks and libraries of New York metro birders of all levels.