50 Things to Know about the Birds in Florida by Krystal Hickey offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your life list. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes another approach. Here we present you with the regional view of the state, and help you to locate the habitats and special locations near your travel destination. From this view, we will help you find a diverse community of birds and celebrate the similarities between species. Florida has an extraordinary geography, and there is a great overlap in breeding and wintering ranges for many species. The state is uniquely positioned to offer a variety of habitats with irruptive specialties throughout the year. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, understanding the role birds play in their habitat brings a greater appreciation to the art of bird watching.

Florida is unique with having coastline on two different oceans and close proximity to islands. To enhance your birding experience no matter what part of Florida you visit, this book will cover various types of birds and where are the best places to see them.

This book will help you learn which habitats you should visit to find the species you are most interested in, such as water birds, endemic species, and raptors. There are also helpful hints for making some of the more challenging bird identifications. By the time you finish this book, you will know 50 facts about birds and birding in Florida! So grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did.