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1. Getting StartedLearn to See DetailsOne of the biggest differences between the expert birder and the novice is that the expert has spent years training to see details. The beginner must literally learn how to see them.The challenge of seeing and interpreting details in birds is complex, and all of the issues are intertwined. A patient and deliberate approach and an absence of distractions are prerequisites. Active study, asking questions while observing, is important. Anything that promotes detailed study-such as sketching or taking notes-is also very helpful.It is easy for a beginner to be overwhelmed by details and by the challenge and excitement of just seeing a bird. Not having a clear idea of what to focus on can result in an observation that yields no useful information. Experience will cure this, but as a general rule it is best to focus on the bird's bill and face. The shape of the bill will help you to place the bird in a broad group of related species, while the bill and the face together are a distinctively marked part of almost every bird.You must not only practice seeing details but also practice seeing details at a distance. The field marks birders use at a distance are different from the marks used at very close range. Be conscious of this and study the birds to see how distance changes perception.Watching a bird after you have identified it can be a very useful exercise. Watch it fly, watch it move around, watch it forage. Watch a bird as it flies away, but challenge yourself to identify it again based on what you can see at a distance. It's very important to know what you cannot see on a distant bird. You'll often hear experienced birders say something like, "I didn't see the white patch but I don't think it would have been visible at that distance," or "I didn't see the white patch, and it really should have been visible." This expertise can only be acquired by experience and by consciously testing the limits of perception.Watch for PatternsA large part of identifying birds is knowing what to expect. Having an idea of what you should see and simply looking for confirmation is far simpler and more productive than looking at a bird with no preconceptions. Every aspect of the birds' lives and appearance follows a pattern, and expectations of what species should be present and what they should look like are the precursors to quick and accurate identifications.Birds are found at predictable times and places, and this information can be a very powerful clue. For example: A meadowlark seen in California can be safely identified as a Western Meadowlark based on the fact that the Eastern Meadowlark simply doesn't occur there. You do not need to study plumage details or hear call notes to feel confident in its identification as a Western Meadowlark. On a more subtle level, if the Red-tailed Hawk is the most common large hawk in your area, you can start with the assumption that any large hawks seen are Red-taileds. Then, looking specifically for a reddish tail, white speckling on the scapulars, the correct overall size or proportions, or dozens of other characteristics might be enough for you to conclude within a fraction of a second that you are looking at a Red-tailed Hawk. There is no need to consider other possibilities unless something doesn't match up.Seeing and remembering all the details of variation in birds' appearance, habits, and distribution is much easier when one understands the underlying patterns. By paying attention to patterns, one develops a sense of the expected range of variation and can then quickly recognize and study any bird that doesn't match the expectations.One of the most basic patterns that the bird-watcher needs to understand is the groupings of related species. Everyone knows that ducks are ducks and hawks are hawks. The birder knows that, among ducks, the diving ducks and puddle ducks are different; and that among the diving ducks, the eiders, scoters, scaup, mergansers, and others are all different. Even within the mergansers the Common and Red-breasted Mergansers are similar, while the Hooded Merganser is distinctive. Learning the characteristics that group related species together helps an observer to distinguish a duck from a loon, an eider from a teal, or a Red-breasted Merganser from a Hooded Merganser.Gain ExperienceAgain and again in this book I will stress the importance of experience. There is no substitute for it. The methods and clues I put forth will be meaningful only after you have had some personal experience with them. The book covers some of the larger concepts; refining the ideas and filling in the details is up to the individual.It is only through experience that you will be able to develop the detailed mental image of each species that is necessary for rapid identification. You should seek out more experience whenever possible, making an effort to see each species in different seasons or habitats. Seeing a bird in a different plumage or setting will give you a better idea of the range of variation in the species. More importantly, through this type of experience you can learn the essential characteristics of the species, the things that do not change regardless of plumage, season, or habitat. This information is essential in order to refine your mental image, prioritize the field marks, and arrive at an accurate identification.One shortcut to gaining experience is to go out in the field with experienced bird-watchers. From them you will quickly and easily learn the basic techniques of birding as well as the common species in your area. Many birds are never seen well and so are difficult to identify without experience. To the novice this is just frustrating, but if an experienced observer can name the bird it becomes an opportunity to study field marks and to learn some valuable things about that species.Most nature centers, parks, refuges, Audubon chapters, and bird clubs organize periodic bird walks, and the people who run these are always willing and able to help a new birder.Learn from Your MistakesAnother important bit of advice is to view mistakes as an opportunity for learning. Ask yourself why the mistake occurred. Perhaps you were just being lazy, perhaps jumping to conclusions on limited data, or perhaps you were misled because the bird was unusual or doing something unexpected. Perhaps you are familiar with the bird in a different setting and didn't know that it could look or act a certain way. Mistakes occur because of the pressure to make an identification quickly, based on limited clues. Analyzing your mistakes and those of others can be very enlightening.It can be difficult to accept the fact that a lot of birds have to be identified as "possible" or "probable." There is nothing to be gained by convincing yourself that you have seen a certain species. Talking yourself into something or denying your mistakes will only slow the learning process and cause problems in the long run.EquipmentBird-watching requires very little equipment. In fact it is possible to take up bird-watching with no equipment at all, but a pair of binoculars and a field guide are considered the minimum. I also strongly recommend a field notebook.Optics: Binoculars, Telescopes, and Other GadgetsMany beginning birders are frustrated when they struggle to see the field marks that a more experienced birder is pointing out. The problem may be not the beginners' eyesight or ability but their binoculars. If you find yourself in this situation, you might want to investigate the possibility of buying better binoculars, as these can make a huge difference in the quality of your bird-watching experience.Buy the best pair you can afford, and be sure to try them out before you buy. Seek advice from other birders and/or from a specialized bird-watching shop. Price depends more on the quality than on the power, and an image seen through more expensive binoculars is almost always brighter, more colorful, and sharper than one seen through a less expensive pair. The more expensive binoculars also tend to be more durable. Different makes and models have slightly different specifications. You might find that you prefer one model over another if, for example, brightness or close-focus is more important to you than weight, or you may simply want the brightest, sharpest model available in a certain price range.I strongly recommend 7- or 8-power binoculars. The detail you see depends more on the resolution (sharpness) of the image than on the power. The advantages of these over the stronger 10-power binoculars is that they are usually lighter in weight; they present a brighter image; the inevitable vibrations from hand movement are less distracting; and the field of view is wider (you will see more of the habitat surrounding the bird). All of this makes it easier to locate, follow, and study a rapidly moving bird.It's important to spend some time learning how to use your binoculars. Practice lifting them to your eyes and focusing on an object. Practice finding a specific leaf in a large tree by looking for landmarks with your naked eye and then following this "map" with the binoculars to locate the leaf. In time you will become proficient at locating even a flying bird in the binoculars.For many types of birding-generally waterbirds such as sandpipers, ducks, and seabirds-a telescope is an essential tool. The telescope is useful not just for studying very distant birds but also for seeing fine detail on close birds. As with binoculars, you should buy the best telescope you can afford. I recommend a 30-power eyepiece with wide-angle view, if available. This is the highest power that can be used easily. Higher power magnifies the inevitable shake and wind movement, as well as atmospheric distortion, and is much more difficult to use to locate birds. You'll also need a sturdy tripod to mount the scope for viewing.Many people pursue hobbies...

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Paperback: 168 pages

Publisher: Knopf; 1 edition (October 1, 2002)

Language: English

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At 154 pages I have always been fascinated that an author could pack so much information into so few pages. I have had a lifelong interest in birds - as a wee lad I was extremely aware of them and found each and everyone of them I spotted (I did not know the names of most) interesting and delightful. I began "serious" birding later in life than some in the late 1960s. Birding has become one of my life passions; but that being said, I must assure you that I am NOT an expert! No, no, no! Far from it as a matter of fact. Each passing year I learn more and more and discover that much I thought I knew I actually did not know...or at least did not know it well enough.Enter this book; "Sibley's Birding Basics."I purchased my first copy around 2005, a couple of years after it was first published. I read it and reread it and read it again...and on and on. Each time I went through the book I grumbled under my breath (I still do as a matter of fact), that I wished I had had this book and the information in it right from the beginning. My life would have been much richer had I had access to the information found in this thing.Now this brings us to the only quibble I have concerning what is probably the best of all the Sibley books (I have all of them) and that would be the title. By using in the title the word "Basics" it gives the potential reader that this is a book meant for the beginning birder and only the beginning birder. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Yes, it is a most wonderful book for the novice, not doubt about that, but it is also of extreme value to the most experienced of birders.The book is organized in chapters which include: Getting Started, Finding Birds, The Challenges of Bird Identification, Misidentification, Identifying Rare Birds, Taxonomy, Using Behavioral Clues, Voice, Understanding Feathers, Feather Arrangement and Color Patterns, Structure of Tail and Winds, Bare Parts, Molt, Feather Wear, Age Variation and Ethics and Conservation.The illustrations in this work are absolutely the best. The text is clear and concise and extremely readable in informative and the illustrations and text blend perfectly. As the author writes, he shows you what he is writing about.I dread the day (I say with tongue in cheek and somewhat sarcastically) when I become one of those folks I meet now and then that simply know everything about birds and bird identification there is to know and are quick to tell you about it. One of the nicest things about birding is that there is always something to learn and indeed, to relearn from time to time. I am rather convinced that this little book is of great value to both the rank beginner and to the birder who has been beating the bushes for decades.Due to being rather absent minded and quite disorganized (Long story which I will not bore you with), I recent "misplaced" my original copy of this book, ergo I was forced to buy this new one.Now, If I can just learn to distinguish and identify all the warbles and sparrows that flit though my life I will die a happy guy...sigh. Rotten little LBJs!Don BlankenshipThe Ozarks

I got this book to serve as an introduction to birding. I was expecting something that would give me all the info I needed to begin birding. It turns out that that is not what this book is, but it is fabulous nonetheless.If you want to start birding you will need a reference book, which this is not. This is more like a textbook containing information on technique. This is much smaller than a textbook though, certainly an appropriate size to take into the field. Although, like a text book, the information isn't formatted in a way that would be useful for split-second reference. For referencing in the field, you could use highlighters and post-its to mark useful information, or simply take notes. Although, practice would certainly eliminate the need for physical notes as you get used to good technique.Although it wasn't what I expected, I still found this book to contain great information and would recommend it to any beginner or novice.

This book was absolutely critical to my education and development as a birder. I read it right when I was starting out and it fully prepared me for what to expect out in the field. Going out for the first time, I didn't feel overwhelmed when I spotted something I didn't recognize. I felt like I knew where to look, how to look, and what to look for to make the accurate identification. Obviously every birder needs substantial time in the field before they really know what they're doing, but this book really helps you know where to start. Even after more experience, I still find myself going back to it on a regular basis for a refresher - it's just that good. It's easy to read, straight forward, and filled with tons of helpful information. I think it's a must have for birders of every skill level.**Specifically for the Kindle edition: All the illustrations and diagrams and clear, well-sized, and easy to read on the Kindle. The only downside is you can't see the color in the illustrations since Kindle's are only black and white - BUT you can download the Kindle app for your computer and see the illustrations in full-color there.

There are already several excellent reviews of this book, so why add another? To add another perspective. Several of the strong reviews are from people who have clearly been advid bird watchers for years. I am not in that category. I watched birds a lot as a child (Eagle Boy Scout and all that), but as my professional life developed, I didn't have the time to seriously observe birds. So I wanted to add that for the causal bird watcher who wants to get more serious, this book is amazing, incredible, wonderful, remarkable, astonding - I teach my students not to go on with adjectives - but I can't help it. I have learned so much reading this book. The hints and insights that Shibley has assembled in this guide are a treasure. The methods he lays out for more accurate identifications are wonderful. My bird watching has improved immensely because of this guide. I thought it would only help me be more accurate in my identifications, but it has increased the pleasure of bird watching for me so much. I am truly amazed.For the causal bird watcher, this small, easy-to-read volume is a must. Do yourself a favor and put this in your cart now. You will be glad you did.

If you are a birder you should read this book. Gives good advice what and where to look for when you are birding, also encourages you not to add details because you want to see a particular bird! This book is good for beginners as well as experienced birders. I would recommend this book.

This is required reading for my Field Ornithology class. I have been birding for over 20 years but I am learning great tips from this book, can't believe I haven't come across it before. I am noticing things that I never thought to look or listen for. This will improve your birding, buy it.

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Let’s Talk Sex is everything we need to navigate the conversations we’ve possibly been avoiding. With a clear understanding of the powerful influence of our culture, Joel and Jessica provide us with gospel-centered guidelines for having open and ongoing dialogue with our kids about sex and sexuality. You may have kids living in shame over their sexual sin or maybe you have kids living in pride over their purity. Or maybe your kids are on the cusp (which is probably younger than you think) of needing to begin “the talks.” No matter where you are in your parenting journey, this book will be a lifeline for you. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

This is definitely a book to have on hand. It is full of real life examples and I appreciate the vulnerability of the authors being so open with their children that they feel safe to ask anything. This book is a book one wants to have well before the child is ready to talk for it is a lengthy read. They go through the Bible and are not “babyfying” anything. They touch on issues that are serious such as rape and infidelity—which I do appreciate that they line up to people in the Bible. They show the honest truth of how we are all sexually broken and that we have a sin and live in a world with a sin nature.With the stark truths they also have positive teaching points that refer to how sex is positive and good. Which is a good balance to have especially when I know as a parent we can altogether focus on the bad.This book does a thorough job on teaching on sex from a biblical standpoint. It is refreshing to have a book that is able to go through the Bible and pull out examples from scripture and talk about it. The topics are mature and grown up topics that are hard reality. I feel like oversimplification of sex can lead kids astray or even more curious. With this book I do get that they encourage lots of education not only for the kids to more aware but also gives the kids and parents the freedom to ask and talk about the more serious things in life.As a parent who usually tries to dodge out of fear this topic in particular, I feel like this book equips me to be more confident for when my kid does being up this topic. I have learned it is a topic that needs to be discussed as organically as possible. I want my kid to feel safe to ask me anything....and not have to find answers about this elsewhere. This is a great book to utilize.

Mom, Dad...What's Sex? by Jessica Thompson and Joel Fitzpatrick is a wonderful book for parents that need explain sex to their kids. The authors do a great job examining the Scriptures and providing a comprehensive framework in which to understand sex and how God sees it. Focusing on who we were created to be, the authors provide wonderful talking points to help parents focus their discussions with their children. I highly recommend this book. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Excellent resource for parents or anyone working with children and youth. Share the beauty of how God intended sex. This book will help you have strong Biblical conversations !

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As the pastor of a growing chuch in Austin, TX, I found "Coach" to be an incredible, inspirational, and instructional book. Art shared real-life advise about overcoming adversity and doing what's right. His ability to dream big - and to challenge others to do the same - made a huge difference in this preacher's mission to change the world. --Ryan RushOne of the most powerful books I have ever read. I could not put the book down until completely finished. --Joe M SewellI have always believed that your crusade was one of the 3 legs supporting the huge economic expansion which took place in the 80s and early 90s. History books will be sadly incomplete if they don't show the impact of what one man was able to do to the American economy, purely on his coaching abilities. --Robert Hamilton

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About the Author

In 1967, A. L. (Art) Williams, Jr. was a high school football coach in south Georgis making $10,700 a year. He founded A.L. Williams in the 1970s and built it to the number on seller of individual life insurance in America during the 1980s. Today, Art is retired from the financial services industry.

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Product details

Paperback: 321 pages

Publisher: Art Williams Productions; 1st edition (June 28, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0978626605

ISBN-13: 978-0978626600

Package Dimensions:

9.8 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches

Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.8 out of 5 stars

105 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#424,832 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

I once worked for A.L. Williams, very unsuccessfully. But I did get to attend a meeting that Art led in St. Louis. Reading this book was almost like hearing him talk. It is a cautionary tale of how you can become a very wealthy person only to have it all taken away from you.But his story also shows what heroines when winners build others into winners. That is the heart and soul of the man, and of his book.

Amazing story about the A.L. Williams company (now Primerica). Art Williams has a great style to keep you captivated in the events, including the history as well as many of the concepts that have helped the company become the best in the industry. Overcoming many obstacles over the decades, it's a true testimony of how hard work and consistent effort and intensity will pay off in the long run. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more, or especially those who are looking to grow their independent business.

Very detailed book on how Primerica came to be. It is so refreshing to see the founder of a company fight to do the right thing by families he serviced as well as those employed. This book goes without saying as a must read for anyone in the company. However, it is an inspirational story and message for ANYONE.

If you want to learn how perseverance will get you to the next level, this is the book for you. I have been inspired by what Mr. Williams did. He was dealt a bad hand, and he changed his whole life to fix it. Not just for himself, but for all average normal middle income Americans, and Canadians. and anyone else that needs help with their finances. Damn good inspirational read.

No one could really appreciate what a monumental achievementArt Williams accomplished with his crusade against the Largest most deceitful industry in this country. The chances of Art succeeding were barely above zero.He built the largest financial services distribution company in North America and this book tells the story of how that came to be.

One great book and a really inspiring story about an average man, but very passionate and motivated man who believed in a principle so strongly that he literally changed the lives of millions (positively), and became a billionaire in the process. One of my sales mentors, and a true hero...

I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to be inspired to fight through life challenges and be somebody! This book gave me hope as joy and I love seeing an underdog come out on top and win!!!

This is one of the most excited book of history about the real truth for the life insurance industry.This man Art Williams Impact me with his crusade.

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