Whether on a birdfeeder or on the tree just outside your window, spotting a vibrant avian friend always brings a moment of pleasure, From the experts at the National Audubon Society, this calendar celebrates the birds that are so familiar – yet always such a joy to see. Each month is packed with beautiful sightings, from the large full-color photograph at the top of the page to the dozens more in the grid below. One month, a Curve-billed Thrasher perches on a cactus. Another, a Downy Woodpecker prepares to hammer out his dinner from an aspen tree. And a pair of Broad-tailed Hummingbirds sips nectar from scarlet flowers. Accompanying the gorgeous photographs are detailed descriptions of the featured species, plus fascinating information and facts about their behavior, habitats, and more.