Maryland & DC are the permanent or migratory home of 443 species of birds, including Maryland’s state bird, the Baltimore oriole. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.
Great overview, good for kids especially. This is a folding “pamphlet” of the common birds in the area. We saw it at a friend’s house and wanted it to keep by our back bird feeders. The birds on this are mainly what we see in the area, and the kids love being able to look through this instead of a big book that is intimidating.
Great to have as a guide to identify photos. I live in Maryland and travel all around as a birder. Even for one who studies birds, this is great to have. I’m going to Ocean City, MD and having this pocket guide will help me identify quicker the birds I take photos of.
Identify birds quickly This guide is laminated and easily foldable for convenience and protection from rain. I keep it by the window where I watch the bird feeders. It does not have as much information as a several hundred page bird book, but it is only intended to be a guide for quick identification. I’d like it to have some more backyard birds and not so many shore birds, but this is a personal preference, and I’m sure there are others who feel differently.