David Allen Sibley

A game for birders to test their knowledge--with 200 cards offering 400 questions of varying difficulty about the birds of North America from the bestselling author and ornithologist David Allen Sibley. True or false: Many dinosaurs (the ancestors of modern birds) had feathers. If you answered "true," you just won a point playing this ultimate ornithology trivia game. Sibley Birder's Trivia offers 400 questions that will test your bird knowledge over five rich categories: Bird Identification, Bird Anatomy and Physiology, Bird Names, Bird Behavior, and Birds in Culture. The types of question vary: Q&A, true or false, and multiple choice. Each card offers two questions in a category, one easier and one harder. Players can choose which one they want to answer; the easy question is worth one point, while the hard one is worth two. If you answer the easier one correctly, you can move on to the harder one. Some of the questions about identification are illustrated with Sibley's vibrant bird portraits drawn from his authoritative work, The Sibley Guide to Birds, Second Edition. You can play in teams, one-on one, or alone by pulling random cards to test your knowledge. No matter how you play, in the end, everybody wins as they learn hundreds of fascinating facts about birds.

David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. This is the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds—blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees—it also examines certain species that are not as easily observed close to home. Bonus spread for September–December 2025 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays. Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches

A vibrant collection of more than 300 unique stickers of common and rare North American birds, from beloved birding expert and nature artist David Sibley Celebrate the birds of North America with The Sibley Birding Sticker Book Personalize your belongings with over 300 different sticker designs that range from commonly spotted backyard birds, such as the Barn Owl, Northern Cardinal, and Ruddy Duck, to more unusual specimens, such as the Tufted Puffin, Broad-Billed Hummingbird, and White-Tailed Hawk, all rendered in stunning detail by celebrated illustrator David Sibley. The Sibley Birding Sticker Book contains: Full-color glossy stickers of over 300 birds in various sizes (like a tiny 1-inch Roseate Spoonbill or a beautiful oversized 4-inch Blue Jay) The names of each bird for easy identification while birding A deluxe hardcover package that will protect the sticker sheets from wrinkling An ideal companion for your next birding adventure and the perfect gift for birders, scrapbookers, hikers, and anyone who enjoys the beauty of the natural world, The Sibley Birding Sticker Book allows you to bring a bit of birding flair to your journal, water bottle, laptop, and more.

David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. This is the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds—blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees—it also examines certain species that are not as easily observed close to home. Bonus spread for September–December 2025 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays. Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches

The bird book for birders and nonbirders alike that will excite and inspire by providing a new and deeper understanding of what common, mostly backyard, birds are doing--and why: "Can birds smell?"; "Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?"; "Do robins 'hear' worms?" "The book's beauty mirrors the beauty of birds it describes so marvelously." --NPR In What It's Like to Be a Bird, David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds--blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees--it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin. David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults--including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes--it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action. Unlike any other book he has written, What It's Like to Be a Bird is poised to bring a whole new audience to David Sibley's world of birds.

In this edition for young readers adapted from the bestselling work written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, readers will find a unique treasure trove of fascinating facts about birds, paired with more than 300 full-color illustrations--some life-size The extraordinary world of birds is brought to life on the page. Did you know that many species of birds have sensory abilities that surpass those of humans? Or that some birds spend the entire winter in the air, and even sleep while flying? Have you ever wondered why birds have feathers? Or why they are a particular color? Have you noticed that some birdsong sounds like a musical scale? Maybe you're more interested in "how" questions: How do birds actually fly or swim? How and why do some birds migrate? How do they find food? How do they take care of their offspring? Birds are not only beautiful and fascinating, but they also serve an essential role in our ecosystem. This book shows how birds and humans are intrinsically connected, sometimes helping and sometimes hindering each other. Perfect for dedicated birdwatchers--or for anyone who simply delights in noticing birds in their neighborhood. Readers can explore, share, and return to the pages again and again, each time gaining a broader appreciation for our enchanting feathered friends.

A beautifully illustrated deck of 102 flashcards for tree lovers from leading naturalist David Allen Sibley. With full-color paintings and descriptive text from The Sibley Guide to Trees to of North America, this set includes 100 easy-to-reference flashcards housed in one handsome pull-drawer gift box, plus a title card and information card for general identification success. Each card features precise illustrations showing the tree's bark, leaves, twigs, buds, fruit, and flowersthe common and Latin names for each treegeneral description for easy identificationa map with notes about common areas where each tree can be found. With the cards organized by region, you'll travel from the Scotch Pine in the Northeast to the Joshua Tree in the Southwest and discover the beautiful trees of North America.

A beautifully illustrated, fully revised and updated flashcard deck for birdwatchers at every level from leading ornithologist David Sibley Calling birders of all ages: There's no better way to start learning your birds This new edition of the beloved Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards offers 100 cards showing portraits of commonly seen North American birds from The Sibley Guide to Birds Second Edition. One side features two depictions of a bird (either male or female; breeding and nonbreeding; or juvenile and adult), and the flip side offers a slew of details about the bird to commit to memory: - Popular and Latin names- Size, weight, wingspan- Brief description- Voice- Habitat- Full-color range map Just pull a card, guess the name of the bird you see, and turn it over to see if you got it right. Then scan the additional information to learn more about the bird. - Includes a checklist card of all the birds in the deck so you can note the birds you have seen- For birders of all ages

An artist’s uniquely personal journey across AmericaIn the nineteenth century, ornithologist and painter John James Audubon set out to create a complete pictorial record of North American birdlife, traveling from Louisiana and the Florida Keys to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the cliffs of the Yellowstone River. The resulting work, The Birds of America, stands as a monumental achievement in American art. Over a period of sixteen years, recording his own journey in journals and hundreds of original paintings, renowned French watercolorist Denis Clavreul followed in the naturalist’s footsteps. In the Footsteps of Audubon brings together some 250 of Clavreul’s stunning watercolors along with illuminating selections from Audubon’s journals and several of his paintings. With pencil and brush in hand, Clavreul turns his naturalist’s eye and painterly skill to the landscapes that Audubon encountered on his travels, and to the animals and plants that Audubon depicted in his art. A passionate ornithologist, Clavreul sketches birds in the wild with rare dexterity, bringing them vividly to life on the page. He documents his encounters along the way with people who live with nature, many of whom are passionately engaged in preserving it, drawing on his insights as both a biologist and an artist to connect the past, present, and future. A spellbinding, richly evocative journey, In the Footsteps of Audubon is an invitation to see the natural world as Audubon saw it—and to see with new eyes what it has become today.

This colorful and informative bingo game features 50 quintessential North American birds painted by preeminent birding authority David Sibley. Calling all bingo players and birdwatchers to the table Experienced and novice birders will delight in David Sibley's colorful bird portraits as they play a classic game of bingo. With ten 25-square bingo boards, 80 egg-shaped tokens, and 50 calling cards, up to ten players of all ages can play this beloved game as they search for a Robin, a Golden Eagle, a Great Blue Heron, a Carolina Wren, and 46 more backyard birds on their boards. Players will learn to identify a Great Horned Owl, a Goldfinch, a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, a Scarlet Tanager, a Baltimore Oriole, and more. The compact size makes this boxed game easy to pack for a fun country adventure.

Beloved birds of North America take center stage in this fun and informative 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring illustrations by preeminent birding authority, David Allen Sibley. Experienced and novice birders will delight in David Allen Sibley's colorful bird portraits as they find favorite backyard birds while piecing together a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Each of the birds in this piece of art--from the Great Horned Owl to the Goldfinch--is displayed in proportion to the flock of birds around it, making this puzzle a unique educational look at the sizes of a variety of North American birds. The colorful, challenging puzzle promises hours of fun packaged in one sturdy box, and the assembled result spans a generous 20 x 27 inches.

The bird book for birders and nonbirders alike that will excite and inspire by providing a new and deeper understanding of what common, mostly backyard, birds are doing--and why "Can birds smell?" "Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?" "Do robins 'hear' worms?" In What It's Like to Be a Bird, David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds--blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees--it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin. David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults--including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes--it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action. Unlike any other book he has written, What It's Like to Be a Bird is poised to bring a whole new audience to David Sibley's world of birds.

Featuring beautiful watercolor bird illustrations from leading ornithologist David Sibley, this 40-piece matching game is sure to charm both children and parents. The Sibley Backyard Birds Matching Game works your memory with 40 pieces, featuring 20 backyard birds, including blue jays, sparrows, and hummingbirds. The beautiful hand-painted illustrations are designed to grab the attention of kids and parents alike.

Birdwatchers everywhere will love this beautiful box of 50 postcards featuring original bird paintings by renowned ornithologist David Sibley. This brand new vertical format offers 50 postcards of birds lovingly rendered in watercolors by David Sibley and chosen with their individual beauty and prominence in the country in mind. Housed in an elegant keepsake box with tabs dividing them by type (sea birds, birds of prey, songbirds) for ease of choice, these postcards are ideal for mailing to friends and family, framed and used as d cor, or attached to presents as unique gift tags.

A remarkable selection of American forest trees surveyed by François-André Michaux and Thomas Nuttall from The North American Sylva, held in the LuEsther T. Mertz Library of The New York Botanical Garden, featuring illustrations by celebrated botanical artists such as Pierre-Joseph Redouté and Pancrace Bessa, with an afterword by natural history artist David Allen Sibley François-André Michaux (1770–1855) was a French botanist whose work on the trees of North America gave the world’s first illustrated account of American trees east of the Mississippi. From 1841 to 1849 Thomas Nuttall (1786–1859), an English botanist and one of the greatest plant explorers of North America, prepared supplementary volumes to Michaux’s landmark work, The North American Sylva. Full-color reproductions of all of the more than 270 plates are now included in a single volume for the first time. Mirroring Abbeville’s best-selling National Audubon Society Birds of America, the book includes capsule summaries of every tree species featured, written by New York Botanical Garden staff, along with reference illustrations by David Allen Sibley. Garden President Gregory Long looks at the book in the context of the New York Botanical Garden; NYBG Library Director Susan M. Fraser examines this landmark of American botanical history; award-winning garden writer Marta McDowell recounts the two botanist-explorers uncovering the continent’s arboreal riches; and best-selling ornithologist and natural history artist David Allen Sibley offers an aesthetic appreciation. Beautifully illustrated and extensively researched, The Trees of North America will entice gardeners, art connoisseurs, and nature lovers alike.

From leading ornithologist and bestselling author David Sibley comes this essential write-in field companion for all levels of birders. This indispensable birder's companion includes both ample space for on-site notes and a life list to be filled in by the legions of passionate birders who have bought Sibley's bestselling guides. Included are entries for the 923 species found in the United States and Canada, with space for recording where and when a bird was seen and for notes or memories about the sighting. At the back is a complete checklist of all the birds for building the life list.

COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED: From renowned birder, illustrator, and New York Times best selling author David Sibley, the most authoritative guide to the birds of the West, in a portable format that is perfect for the field. Compact and comprehensive, this guide features 715 bird species, plus regional populations, found west of the Rocky Mountains. Entries include stunningly accurate illustrations--more than 5,046 in total--with descriptive captions pointing out the most important field marks. Each entry has been updated to include the most current information concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features. Here too are more than 652 updated maps drawn from information contributed by 110 regional experts across the continent, and showing winter, summer, year-round, migration, and rare ranges. This new and improved edition includes: - Updated habitat, description, behavior, and conservation text for each species account and all family pages. - New and revised illustrations of species and regional forms. - New design featuring species accounts in columns, allowing for better comparison and more illustrations and text. - Current taxonomic order and up-to-date common names. - All maps revised to reflect the most current range information. - More species and rarities included.

COMPLETELY REVISED AND UPDATED: From renowned birder, illustrator, and New York Times best selling author David Sibley, the most authoritative guide to the birds of the East, in a portable format that is perfect for the field. Compact and comprehensive, this guide features 650 bird species, plus regional populations, found east of the Rocky Mountains. Entries include stunningly accurate illustrations--more than 4,601 in total--with descriptive captions pointing out the most important field marks. Each entry has been updated to include the most current information concerning frequency, nesting, behavior, food and feeding, voice description, and key identification features. Here too are more than 601 updated maps drawn from information contributed by 110 regional experts across the continent, and showing winter, summer, year-round, migration, and rare ranges. This new and improved edition includes: - Updated habitat, description, behavior, and conservation text for each species account and all family pages. - New and revised illustrations of species and regional forms. - New design featuring species accounts in columns, allowing for better comparison and more illustrations and text. - Current taxonomic order and up-to-date common names. - All maps revised to reflect the most current range information. - More species and rarities included.

John Muir Laws's guide to drawing birds is itself winged, soaring between a devotion not only to art but also to the lives, forms, and postures of the birds themselves. Here, artistic technique and the exquisite details of natural history intertwine, and drawing becomes the vehicle for seeing. As Laws writes, "To draw feathers, you must understand how feathers grow, overlap, and insert into the body. To create the body, you must have an understanding of the bird’s skeletal structure. To pose this skeleton, you must be able to perceive the energy, intention, and life of the bird." This how-to guide will perfect the technique of serious artists but also, perhaps more importantly, it will provide guidance for those who insist they can’t draw. Leading the mind and hand through a series of detailed exercises, Laws delivers what he promises: that "drawing birds opens you to the beauty of the world." An Audubon Book. More journaling titles by John Muir Laws: The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and JournalingHow to Teach Nature JournalingThe Laws Sketchbook for Nature Journaling