Amazon Category:  Sports/Recreation Publisher: Footprint Press ISBN-10:  1930480008 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 160 Copyright: Jan 1 2001 The guide has 40 trail and water routes with maps and directions showing when, where and how to find and enjoy birds in central and western New York. It is a guide devoted to the adventure of birding. In this guide, you will learn why central and western New York is a prime birdwatching area. Where and when to go to find specific bird species with simple keys to bird identification. It has a history of bird development, and how to have safe family fun outdoors with minimal envirnmental impact. The guide also has a personal birding log and recommendations for selecting binoculars. Plus, tips on photographing, video recording and sound recording birds for added enjoyment. Excerpt Always remember that opportunities for birding can come from a trail, bike, snowshoes, skis and canoe. There really isn't any trick to finding birds. The key to finding birds or any animal is finding a habitat or combination of habitats that provide their four basic needs:

Roger Tory Peterson Institute
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will host author Norman E. Wolfe for a program and book signing. This guide explains simple keys to bird identification along with the history of bird development and how it affects where you're likely to find them today. Wolfe will conduct his program with a question and answer session to follow.

Rochester Woman Magazine
People of all ages and abilities savor the sights, sounds and antics of our colorful birds. It's a great way to get out into nature and enjoy many of the trails and water routes in the area.

Perinton-Fairport Post
Learn to identify bird sounds. Often you'll hear birds before seeing them so knowing their songs can help in their location and idendification. Incorporate birdwatching into your other activities.