Backyard Birding for Real Folks
Know every bird in your yard in 7 days.
"I've been watchin' birds since my granddad put a pair of binoculars in my hands at age six. Everything I know, I'm passin' on to you."
"I've been watchin' birds since my granddad put a pair of binoculars in my hands at age six. Everything I know, I'm passin' on to you."
Who is Hank Mosser
I spent 30 years as a wildlife management officer before retirin' early to share what I know with ordinary people who want to connect with nature.
I'm not a professor. I'm not a scientist. I'm the guy on the next trail over who stops and says, "Now hold on — hear that? That's a Carolina Wren. She's tellin' everybody this is her territory."
I make birding feel accessible, warm, and fun — never intimidating or academic. If you can sit by a window for 15 minutes, you can become a birder.
— Hank
Sound familiar?
You notice them every day — at the feeder, on the lawn, in the trees. But you have no idea what you're looking at.
800 pages of birds you'll never see. You just want to know the 20 that actually show up in your backyard.
Every morning there's a concert outside your window, and you're missing the entire performance.
You've got a feeder, maybe some seed, but you're not sure what you're doing wrong — or right.
Birding seems like a hobby for serious people with expensive gear. You just want someone to show you where to start.
You want to be the grandparent who knows every bird in the yard. That starts with learning them yourself.
The 7-Day System
Seven specific days. Each one tells you exactly what to do, how long it takes, and what you'll know when you're done.
Learn to identify the 5 most common bird calls in 20 minutes. Once you hear them, you'll never un-hear them.
Turn your yard into the best restaurant in the neighborhood. A $15 feeder and the right seed is all you need.
Deep profiles on the 5 birds that show up at almost every feeder in America. You'll know them like old friends.
Learn to ID birds by shape, movement, and behavior — even when you can't see color. Think like a birder.
Know who shows up when. Spring arrivals, summer nesting, fall migration, winter visitors — your yard changes all year.
Take it to trails, parks, and local birding groups. Find your "sit spot" and discover birds you'll never see at a feeder.
A simple weekly practice that compounds your knowledge over time. 10 minutes a week. That's the whole secret.
Monthly milestones that take you from beginner to confident birder with a running species list of 25-40+ birds.
The difference
New: Birding Spreadsheets
Four premium Google Sheets templates designed for birders who want to log sightings, plan their feeder setup, and track migrations — all from their phone or computer.
Start today
Whether you want a quick reference or the full system, Hank's got you covered.
Questions
Not to start. Your kitchen window and a bag of black oil sunflower seed are all you need for the first few days. If you want binoculars later, a basic $30-50 pair works great.
The guide focuses on the 20 most common North American backyard birds. If you live in the continental US, most of these species visit your yard regularly. Regional notes are included for West Coast and Southwest differences.
This was built for complete beginners. Day 1 starts with "sit by your window and listen." If you can do that, you can do this. No Latin names, no jargon, no assumptions about what you already know.
It's a beautifully designed PDF that you can read on any device or print at home. The Weekly Bird Log and Quick ID Card are designed to be printed and used outdoors.
No. $9 once, and it's yours forever. No recurring charges, no app to download, no account to manage. Just a guide you own.
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"The best birder isn't the one who's seen the most. It's the one who pays the most attention."