This introductory book introduces the diverse ways to enjoy birdwatching, from equipment selection know-how to how to find birds, for those who are thinking of starting birdwatching or have just started. It includes a "Basic Species Illustrated Guide" featuring 60 carefully selected, easy-to-spot bird species, which beginners should look at first. It is also recommended as a gift for those you want to go birdwatching with. "What's so fun about birdwatching?" "I want to start, but I don't know where to begin..." This is an introductory book for those people, introducing various ways to enjoy birdwatching and know-how. It also includes a "Basic Species Illustrated Guide" featuring 60 carefully selected, easy-to-spot bird species, so with this one book, you'll understand what birdwatching = wild bird observation is all about and how to enjoy it. A list of birdwatching facilities nationwide is also included. "Let's Start! Birdwatching" Yukinari Akiyama / Takao Kobe