ven seasoned birders are known to throw their hands in the air when faced walk readers through every ID clue in an approachable manner using meticulous illustrations, spectrograms and mnemonics of vocalizations, and seasonal distribution maps. The first guide, published last year, covers pewees and flycatchers. A companion on kingbirds and , or crested, flycatchers will be available this May. And a third volume featuring photos is in the works. The series delivers a much-needed confidence boost for beleaguered birders, but as the authors note in the first edition, their holistic approach will also “help you see and hear all birds in a new way.”
