This book and accompanying CD serve as an audio guide to the songs and calls of common garden birds. Geoff Sample, an established author in the field, presents over 60 minutes of digitally recorded sounds featuring 40 of the most vocal garden bird species. Each track is introduced by Sample with a voice-over offering a brief interpretation of the bird's vocalizations. The accompanying booklet provides detailed information on each recording and guidance on how to effectively listen to and interpret bird sounds.

This guide is designed for individuals seeking to identify garden birds through their sounds. The combination of an audio CD and a detailed booklet offers a comprehensive approach to learning bird vocalizations. The author's expertise, drawn from his previous best-selling work, suggests a reliable and informative resource for amateur ornithologists and nature enthusiasts. The focus on common garden birds makes it particularly accessible for urban and suburban listeners.