I was hoping to have more fun with this read. It is a scientific and close-up and personal look at the varying species of our avian neighbors and how I was hoping to have more fun with this read. It is a scientific and close-up and personal look at the varying species of our avian neighbors and how they compare to other members of the animal kingdom, including humans. This extensively researched book is for the more serious birder and contains many results of experiments on varying species of birds the world over. A 5* read for the serious birder and 4*'s for the casual enthusiast like myself. I'll just be happy watching the birds in my backyard. Everything from hawks to hummers....more