Would you like to go bird-watching on your next visit to Washington, DC? Can you see America’s symbol, the bald eagle, there? Can you see whooping cranes in Washington, DC? If you are asking any of these questions, then this book is for you!

50 Things to Know About Birds in Washington, District of Columbia, by author Dana Burton, offers a wide-ranging approach to bird-watching in Washington. Improve your birding experience! Under the heading “Birding Locations”, you’ll find 21 tips for locations to visit, birds you might see there, and directions to reach each one. Under the heading “Bird Behaviors”, you’ll find 13 in-depth tips about birds of the Washington area and their behavior. The heading “FYI” includes 16 tips about Washington as a city celebrating birds, where to go and what to see, and how Washington interacts with birds.

As a birdwatcher, you study more than birds: you also study the environment around you. From this view, we will help you enjoy a diverse community of birds. Washington, DC, has unusual geography, and there is a great overlap in breeding and wintering ranges for many species.

This book will help you learn which habitats to visit to find the species you are most interested in, such as eagles, thrushes, sparrows, and raptors. By the time you finish this book, you will know. So grab your copy today. You’ll be glad you did!