This isn’t a book about rare birds or faraway trips. It’s about what’s already around you. In Slow Birding, Joan E. Strassmann, a behavioral ecologist, invites readers to take a closer look at common backyard birds. Not just to identify them—but to understand how they live, what they do, and why it matters.

Strassmann introduces familiar species, tells stories about their habits, and shares what scientists have discovered by watching closely. It’s an invitation to slow down and pay attention—right where you are.