An easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated guide to help you identify and understand the feathered strangers nibbling at your backyard feeder or singing from a nearby tree. Full-color illustrations and clear, enjoyable descriptions on 125 common and interesting species around the Seattle area. The book includes quick ID tips, songs and calls, notes on habitat and habitat icons, nests and food, similar species listings, a King County birds checklist, bird feeding hints and tips on how to find the best birding spots in the Puget Sound region. A notable feature is an abundance chart for each bird, showing the abundance of the species at different times of the year. Includes indexes of common and scientific names, glossary, and bibliography.