I absolutely loved reading through this. My sister and I have recently started bird watching, and have been catching sounds using a birding app. To learn even more about the birds we are watching was super exciting. I'm a self proclaimed "bird nerd" and have been looking for some cute gifts to give my sister in relation to birds, and this is definitely going on the list. A fun and easy informative read. Beautiful graphics as well.

This was a sweet, little quick read that was both informative and entertaining. For any budding ornithologist, this is a good start. I would recommend this book!

Pocket Nature books appear to have the purpose of teaching an appreciation for a particular aspect of nature. In this case, it's all about birds and bird-watching. The book instructs about various aspects of birds (e.g., the uses of particular types of beak), but also about the behavior of birds to prepare one for watching them. It is written at a grade school level, making it a good tool for kids, though I wonder if they'd be more interested if there were color photos. The book also outlines activities to get started with bird watching, as well as attracting and feeding birds in the yard. There is a simple guide to common birds at the back of the book. I think it would be a good tool for educating children about bird watching. However, if you're an adult looking for a guide to bird species, this probably isn't the right book for you.

Thank you to Chronicle Books and NetGalley for providing an advance review copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

Okay, a warning from the jump: I couldn't tell you if everything in this book is accurate or not, because I'm exactly the target audience in some ways. I'm a newbie. Don't even own binoculars yet. So there's your heads up.

My experience with Pocket Nature: Bird-Watching was a fairly delightful one. In terms of the birdwatching section, I can't say I learned anything new (with respect to HOW one birdwatches, anyway. I definitely need a lot of practice when it comes to actual bird identification). I DID learn about the eBird app by Cornell, so I might poke at it? iNaturalist is the only site and app I've used with any amount of frequency, so I'm curious to see how this one compares.

This book contains some bird facts that I think could be enjoyable for a younger audience. It has cute illustrations too, which definitely adds to that “for kids” feel. As a 30+ year old adult, I found myself wishing for photos of actual birds rather than the art after a while, but that's just personal preference.

The language and tone used is very friendly and accessible. Perfect for a layperson who knows basically nothing about birds or a kid at a solid reading level. Definitely take the blurb to heart. I really wouldn't recommend it to anyone who knows more than the basics.

Overall, fun time!

This beginner friendly introductory book offers an easy way to delve into the awe-inspiring world of bird-watching, whether in a park, a forest, on a beach, or a front porch. It s great for new birders, nature lovers for a hobby, and backyard owners who want to bring more birds to thei yard.

I recommend if you are even just a bit interested in bird watching. It’s an excellent book for beginning bird watching. This is a terrific book that is full of information whether you are new to birding or halve been doing it for a while. It would mae a great gift for anyone!

What a lovely book! It's perfect for the bird watching beginner as it goes over the physiological traits of birds, why people watch birds and how to get started doing it. What's more, all of that is done in an easy-to-understand way without feeling like a kids' book. The formatting and use of a limited, earthy color palette complements the use of ordinary everyday speech rather than scientific lingo as often as possible. Finally, the generous white spaces on the pages make this book one I'd be proud to keep out for guests to see.

"Pocket Nature: Bird Watching" by Andrea Debbink is a charming and informative guide that blends practical tips with a soulful appreciation for birds.

Like other Chronicle Books titles, it’s beautifully designed, with sweet and whimsical illustrations (and the occasional diagram that outshines any photo).

The book offers advice for beginners and seasoned birders alike, covering everything from creating a bird haven (even on a balcony) to preventing window collisions, along with thoughtful nods to “citizen scientists” and credible conservation resources.

I especially enjoyed the “Flights of Fancy” section, which links birds to cultural history, and the many lovely quotes sprinkled throughout.

Whether you watch birds from your kitchen window or trek out with binoculars, this is a delightful, inspiring read that deepens your connection to our feathered, dinosaur-descended friends.

Thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the eARC of this book.

A excellent beginners guide to bird watching. This would be a good companion to a more detailed field guide.

I loved this book!! Pocket nature: bird watching by Andrea debbink is such a fun read! The art Adds so much, it’s great for amateurs like me. I feel like this really helped me connect with birds and nature, I have a greater respect for them. Especially the fact that debbink chose to also go over a short history of humans relationship with birds, especially the ways we have harmed them. The addition of the poetry section was great too!

I really enjoyed this short introduction to bird-watching, which briefly covers the history of bird-watching, why people bird-watch, and how to begin bird-watching. I appreciated the focus on how bird-watching can be a very mindful activity. I also really enjoyed the illustrations through the book.

as someone just getting into bird watching, this is such a great beginners guide with the cutest little illustrations and so much information!

This is a great introductory book into bird-watching and the habits of birds including their interactions with humans. The illustrations are simple, and effective which makes it easy to follow and read with bird-watchers of all ages.

When I go to my local botanical garden, I see and hear many birds. I recognize some species but these are pretty easy ones. So, I was interested to see what could be learned in this short guide.

One thing about this title is that it is small in size. This would make it easy to take on any birding adventures.

There is lots of info packed into these pages and many illustrations (though some might have preferred photographs for easier recognition.) The illustrations do not accurately reflect the colors of the birds but the shape and look of the birds is accurate.

My favorite part of this book was the section on bird watching tips. I hope that this will lead to more enjoyment on my walks. I also liked the general information sections which, for example, describe why beaks are important and all that they can do. It was interesting to see variations among birds-for example, different birds build different kinds of nests. There is a lot of information on many subjects included in this short title.

Bird watchers/fanciers will want to give this title a look.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books. All thoughts are my own.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for early access to this book for a review.

For being a pocket book on birdwatching, I really wish there were more pictures of birds. The illustrative style of the artwork within is adorable, but I think the color scheme doesn’t lend itself well for a beginner bird watcher to accurately identify all the birds within., especially given plumage differs based on sex and life stage. That being said, the birds within this book are found on a vast geographical region, so I’m not sure the target audience. The additional information about wing shapes and diet as well as historical importance of certain bird species is very interesting.

I don’t think I would have this as part of my bird watching guides, but I did enjoy reading it.

I absolutely adored this book! I am a beginner bird watcher and this book is filled with helpful information about different types of birds. I love how small.the book is to carry with you. Five star read!

This sweet little book is delightfully illustrated and provides a simple, welcoming introduction to the world of birding. While it's not what the experienced birder might seek out, it acts as an entry point for more serious pursuit. I especially appreciated the tips about observation without pressure and always, always with joy.

Incredibly charming cover and inner illustrations! I don’t know much about bird watching, but felt that the novel was concise and well written, and very informative. The illustrations really add to the experience and it was an enjoyable and informative read. This would be a great educational read for children and adults alike!

Wow I always found birds fascinating but this is a very cute and informative read into more of the avian species and I like it

This is such a cute little reference for bird watching. There are lots of tips for making your yard a comfortable place for all sorts of birds to visit you. There is also a reference to where you can go to try and find these birds.

This would make a wonderful gift for yourself or others who enjoy watching the birds and want to get more familiar with them.

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Absolutely loved this little book! It was cute, informative and inspiring—the perfect book for new birders or anyone interested in learning more about birds in North America.

This book stands apart from traditional field guides in that it’s one-part field guide and three-parts guide on how to enjoy bird-watching. I’ll definitely be purchasing a copy for myself and gifting it to friends as well.

Age Rating: Everyone!