My go to app for identifying your visitors with a photo, a description, a recording. You can even have Merlin listen for you and suggest birds it hears. Great for recording what you saw each day as well.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab - appkingo
A great starter binocular for backyard bird watching
Tasco Essentials 50 mm Porro Prism Binoculars | Academy
Sibley's is an awesome field guide to help ID birds
Sibley's Birding Basics
Another great resource to find out what birds are in your backyard
The New Birder's Guide To Birds Of North America
Beuatiful photos and helpful tips on markings, habitats and more
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Birds of North America
Outdoor seating for long bird watching days
Red Shed Adult Quad Chair, Blue at Tractor Supply Co
Easy to carry along for rests on your bird walk
16" Extra Tall Portable Folding Stool w/ Pockets
Small enough to carry along
Occer 12x25 Compact Waterproof Binoculars
Great for the kiddos - stickers and places to write what they find
Birder's Logbook: Seek-and-Sticker Book w/100 Stickers
I have not tried this - but now that I have found it I really need one
Audubon Bird Call - Red Gift Pack
All the details you need to know so you know where to look
What It's Like to Be a Bird (Sibley Guides)
This is the exact camera I have and it is amazing for the price - capture photo proof of all the birds you find
Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens Bundle | 24.1MP, APS-C, DIGIC 4+, Full HD, Wi-Fi & NFC | Bundle with Lens Cap Keeper, 58mm Filter
This camera would be a great option with the optional zoom lens
Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera Double Zoom Lens Kit with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Lenses, 24.1 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor, Full HD Videos, Wi-Fi, Beginner Photographers, Digital Camera, Black
Fun way to learn the songs of some birds you might hear before you see
The Little Book of Woodland Bird Songs
One of the best online sources for bird info
Search, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Audubon is a great source for all things birdy
Identifying Birds
Even more birds by their song
Bird Songs: 250 North American Birds in Song
Great binoculars for identifying the birds and comes with a harness to make it easy to carry around
15x54 Binoculars High Powered w/ Harness & Bluetooth Remote
Grab some good walking shoes or boots - birds sometimes like to hide!
