Stokes Beginner’s Guide to Bird Feeding

Easy Tips and Expert Advice for New Bird Lovers

Perfect for new bird enthusiasts of all ages, the Stokes Beginner’s Guide to Bird Feeding provides everything you need to start attracting birds to your backyard, schoolyard, or nature center. Copiously illustrated with maps, line drawings, and vibrant full-color photographs, this large-format paperback covers the essentials of bird feeding in a simple, approachable way.

Written and illustrated by world-renowned naturalists Donald and Lillian Stokes, this guide explains how to choose the right feeders, select appropriate foods, and create welcoming habitats for a wide variety of species. Whether you’re setting up your first feeder or looking to expand your bird-friendly space, the Stokes Beginner Series® offers proven techniques and expert advice designed for success.

Compact and convenient at 4½” x 7”, this book fits easily into daypacks or large pockets, making it ideal for outdoor use, nature walks, and hands-on learning.

Recommended for ages 8 and up, this accessible guide inspires curiosity, encourages stewardship, and helps bird lovers bring more avian visitors into their everyday surroundings.

• Easy-to-understand introduction to backyard bird feeding
• Includes maps, line drawings, and full-color photographs
• Tips on selecting feeders, foods, and locations
• Written by Donald and Lillian Stokes, leaders in nature education
• Compact 4½” x 7” format for at-home or outdoor use
• Recommended for ages 8+