Illinois, the Prairie State, welcomes you. 

Illinois is a birders playground. Illinois has some gorgeous recreational state parks that teem with wild birds. Birders can come and just take in the beauty that surrounds them. Illinois is one of the Midwestern states, and also part of the Great Lakes States. The Prairie State has the coast of Lake Michigan in Chicago. Birders can come to those shores and observe the varieties of birds that live near the water. Also, birders can enjoy the birds in the city who have become so used to humans that they have adapted their habitats there to blend in. Birders can also go to all the varieties of community types that Illinois has to offer, and observe the backyard birds as they walk through those neighborhoods. Someone does not have to be a birder to enjoy birds; they can just glance at them as they work to carry out the goals in their day.

50 Things to Know About Birds in Illinois is a book that will inspire you to see the lovely things about Illinois. Think of this book as a road map or GPS system to find out where to find the birds and know about the birds. This road map will act as a kind of guide to know where recreational parks are found and see the birds that call them home. This road map will also lead to nice neighborhoods that are safe, and welcoming to guide you to the backyard birds that you may encounter. 

You will learn the ways you can identify the birds, and the behaviors of the birds. People will also learn about the state bird of Illinois, and also the national bird. There are inspiring reasons as to why those birds were good choices. Individuals will learn what birds they will typically see in each season. Some of them stay all year, and some are migratory. You will learn the habits of the bird, like whether or not the pairs stay together for life or not. You will also find out about the purpose of birds experiencing molting. In this book, you will find out why blue birds are called blue birds, and why some birds have blue-colored eggs. You find out which birds are bullies, and which ones are peaceful. In this book, you will also learn about the birds of prey, and their habitats. You will learn that some owls can be seen active during the day, and some during the night. Listeners will also find some bird myths, and learn the truth about those myths.

So, find a comfortable spot wherever you enjoy listening, and hopefully this book will encourage you to take pleasure in the beauty of nature. My hope is that you will have some answers to your questions, and ponder more questions to broaden your curiosity.