BACKYARD BIRD TRACKER STARTER KIT
A simple printable guide to help beginners slow down, observe more, and keep track of the birds they discover.
The Backyard Bird Tracker Starter Kit was created for anyone who wants to pay closer attention to the birds around them. No special equipment or experience is needed — just curiosity and a little time to observe.
Use the printable pages to record your sightings, learn about common backyard visitors, and build the habit of noticing the natural world right outside your door.
Everything in the Starter Kit is designed to help you notice more, learn naturally, and enjoy spending time watching the birds around your home.
Learn to recognize many of the most common backyard birds with simple illustrations and helpful notes.
Record the birds you see, where you spotted them, and anything interesting you noticed.
Keep a personal collection of the birds you enjoy seeing most, complete with room for sketches and notes.
Practical advice for attracting birds, observing respectfully, and making birdwatching part of your everyday routine.
The Starter Kit was designed for curious beginners and casual birdwatchers. If any of these sound familiar, you're in the right place:
There are no checklists to complete and no expertise required. Just start where you are, enjoy the birds that visit, and let your curiosity grow naturally.
Explore a few pages from the printable journal you'll receive. Every page is designed to help you slow down, notice more, and enjoy the birds that visit your backyard throughout the year.
The complete Starter Kit also includes a Midwest Backyard Bird Checklist, First Sighting pages, seasonal arrival trackers, note pages, and more.
It's designed for beginners, families, gardeners, retirees, and anyone who enjoys watching the birds around their home.
Not at all. The Starter Kit is meant to help you begin noticing birds with confidence, even if you can't identify a single species today.
Yes. The pages are designed to print at home so you can write, sketch, and keep your observations in a journal you'll enjoy returning to.
Yes. The Backyard Bird Tracker app is being built alongside the Starter Kit, giving you the choice of keeping your journal on paper, digitally, or both.
Download the Backyard Bird Tracker Starter Kit and start creating a personal record of the birds that visit your backyard. Every page is designed to help you slow down, observe closely, and enjoy the wonder of everyday birdwatching.