Why is Kansas one of the best places to see the fall migration of waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds? Where can you see Cardinals or American Robins in Kansas? What is the state bird of Kansas? If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions, this book is for you!

“50 Things to Know about Birds in Kansas,” by Rachel McBride offers an easy and simple 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 list. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes another approach.

Here, we present you with a regional view of the state and help you to locate the habitats and particular locations near your travel destination. From this view, we will help you find a diverse community of birds and celebrate the similarities between species. Kansas has an extraordinary geography. The state is uniquely positioned to offer a variety of habitats to diverse species of birds 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 birdwatching.

In this book, you learn which habitats you should visit to find the species you are most interested in, such as ducks, songbirds, sparrows, and raptors. This book also provides helpful hints for making some of the more challenging bird identifications. By the time you finish this book, you will be able to identify the most fascinating birds in Kansas.