Meet six local birds.
Notice shape, markings and behavior. Compare cardinals, chickadees, woodpeckers and familiar cool-season visitors.
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Mid-Atlantic / October 2026 digital edition
A small beginning.
A wilder view.
The Backyard Birdwatching Starter Kit
A practical, beautifully illustrated guide to noticing birds and caring for the space you share.
12-page PDF6 beginner birds6 native plantsPrintable activities
$24 USDPlanned launch price
One digital guide
Digital PDF only. Read onscreen or print at home. No physical book, equipment or shipping. No payment is taken while orders are closed.
Inside the guide
A closer look.
A useful next step.
Short explanations, practical references and space for your own observations.
Choose for your place.
Six native plants with site needs, approximate size, habitat value and questions to take to a nursery.
Make habitat practical.
Food, feeders, shallow water, shelter and safer windows, with a care routine you can maintain.
One month. One change.
A ten-point habitat checklist and a simple first-30-days plan, designed for realistic progress.
Keep a field note.
A printable observation log with room for descriptions, confidence, behavior, sketches and your next question.
Follow the evidence.
Twenty-two linked references, plus species photographs and range information for a closer comparison.
An actual look inside
Pages that earn
their place.
Preview the native plant reference and printable observation log. These are pages from the finished October edition.
The complete PDF includes selectable text, bookmarks, tagged headings and tables, and image descriptions.
First to know
Your next
small beginning.
Receive one launch notification with the final price, purchase link and delivery details when the guide is ready to order.
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A few good questions
Before you begin.
Do I need a backyard?
No. You can begin at a window, patio, shared courtyard or garden. Choose only actions that suit your space and permissions.
Which region is the guide for?
Its focus is DC, Maryland and Virginia, with guidance to adapt across the Mid-Atlantic. Check local plant range, site conditions and bird range before making a decision.
What exactly will I receive?
A twelve-page digital PDF of the October 2026 Starter Kit. It includes bird identification guidance, a native plant reference, habitat advice, a checklist, an observation log and references. The dimensional book shown here illustrates the digital guide; no physical book is included.
How does delivery work?
Paid delivery is being set up. Join the launch list to receive the purchase link and download instructions when ordering opens. The two sample pages are available now; no payment is taken today.
How is it different from the free guide?
The original eleven-page free field guide remains available. This October edition brings together six beginner bird profiles, a six-plant Mid-Atlantic reference, updated habitat guidance and printable activities in a new design.
Is a particular bird or result guaranteed?
No. Visits depend on habitat, location, season and other conditions. This guide supports informed observation and practical care, not a promised number of birds.
Prefer to begin with something free?
The original field guide is still available. Email records your request; joining the newsletter is optional.