Books by Stan Tekiela

Book SynopsisIdentify Alaska birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make bird-watching in Alaska even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This handy book features 156 species of Alaska birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 156 species: Only Alaska birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab the Birds of Alaska Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction What’s New? Why Watch Birds in Alaska? Observe with a Strategy: Tips for Identifying Birds Bird Basics Bird Color Variables Bird Nests Who Builds the Nest? Fledging Why Birds Migrate How Do Birds Migrate? How to Use This Guide Range Maps Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species More for Alaska by Stan Tekiela About the Author

Read more less

Book SynopsisBrighten your correspondence with these bird notecards, perfect for people who love birds! Each card features a full-color photograph, as well as an interesting tidbit. This boxed set of 12 cards and envelopes includes three each of four striking bird images, with a unique watermark design on the card interiors. They'll bring beauty to any occasion.

Read more less

Book SynopsisBrighten your correspondence with these bird notecards, perfect for people who love birds! Each card features a full-color photograph, as well as an interesting tidbit. This boxed set of 12 cards and envelopes includes three each of four striking bird images, with a unique watermark design on the card interiors. They'll bring beauty to any occasion.

Read more less

Book SynopsisLearn to identify all the turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and toads in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.Get to know the amphibians and reptiles of the Upper Midwest! With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of species that don’t live in your area. This book features 68 species—all the turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and toads in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Do you see a turtle and don’t know what it is? Go to the turtle section to find out.Book Features: 68 species—all the turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and toads in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Crisp, professional images that include color variations, bellies, scales, juveniles, and more Detailed Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan range maps Information that’s easily used by beginners and the experienced alike, complete with frog and toad croaking charts and status classifications Stan’s Notes with interesting facts and natural history information not found in other field guides Grab this handy book for your next outdoors adventure to help ensure that you positively identify the amphibians and reptiles you see.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Midwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the Black Bear, Gray Wolf, Pronghorn, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Midwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay cards and learn about birds!This gorgeous deck of playing cards features photographs by Stan Tekiela of 54 of the most common and appreciated bird species of the Midwest—including the cardinal, blue jay, oriole, and more! All featured species are applicable for the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Anyone who enjoys nature will love having these cards for playing their favorite games or to use as bird identification flash cards.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis gorgeous deck of cards features real photos of 52 of the most common and interesting trees of the Midwestern states. Trees are all around us in this land of lakes, forests and prairies, and you can enjoy learning their names while playing your favorite card games.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Wildflowers in the Midwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and gardening will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Wildflower Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable wildflower species in the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such wildflowers as the Ox-eye Daisy, Purple Coneflower, Wood Lily, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable wildflower species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildflowers. Get Wildflowers of the Midwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisIdentify Mammals with Georgia's Famous Identification Guide!Whether it's stumbling upon an animal track or actually seeing wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Georgia. With Stan Tekiela's popular field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of animals that don't live in your area. This book features 83 species of Georgia mammals organized by family, and then by size, for ease of use. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics. Then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is!Inside you'll find: all 83 of Georgia's mammals, from mice to manatees facts about size, habitat, range, young, and more times each animal is most likely to be active and signs that it might leave, such as rubs and scrapes track patterns, size details, and scat photos Stan's naturalist notes and gee-whiz facts This field guide includes professional photographs and range maps, relevant information, and plenty of Stan's expert insights. So grab Mammals of Georgia Field Guide to help ensure that you positively identify the mammals that you see.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis gorgeous deck features real photos of 52 of the most common and appreciated bird species of the Southeastern US, including the Painted Bunting, Blue Grosbeak, Summer Tanager and more! Anyone who appreciates birds will love having these playing cards for their favorite games and for quick I.D.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Birds in the States Bordering the Gulf of Mexico!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Bird Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features stylized photographs of 54 of the most fascinating bird species in the Gulf states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and eastern Texas. Each card depicts stylized photographs of such birds as the Bald Eagle, Painted Bunting, Red-headed Woodpecker, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable bird species Stylized photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about birding. Get Birds of the Gulf Coast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Birds in the Southwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Bird Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features stylized photographs of 54 of the most fascinating bird species in the Southwestern states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, as well as Southern California and Western Texas. Each card depicts stylized photographs of such birds as the Bald Eagle, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Western Bluebird, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable bird species Stylized photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about birding. Get Birds of the Southwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Southeastern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the American Bison, Florida Panther, Southern Flying Squirrel, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Southeast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the States That Border the Gulf of Mexico!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Gulf Coast states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the Black Bear, Jaguarundi, Red Fox, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Gulf Coast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Southwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Southwestern states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Utah, as well as southern California and western Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the American Bison, Feral Horse, Ocelot, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Southwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis gorgeous deck of cards features real photos of 52 of the most common and interesting trees of the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Trees are all around us in this region of grasslands, marshes and shorelines, and you can enjoy learning their names while playing your favorite card games.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Trees in the Southwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Tree Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable tree species in the Southwestern states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, as well as Southern California and Western Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such trees as the American Holly, Ponderosa Pine, Quaking Aspen, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable tree species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about trees. Get Trees of the Southwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Birds in the Northeastern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Bird Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features stylized photographs of 54 of the most fascinating bird species in the Northeastern states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont, as well as Washington, DC. Each card depicts stylized photographs of such birds as the Northern Cardinal, Indigo Bunting, Bald Eagle, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable bird species Stylized photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about birding. Get Birds of the Northeast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Birds in the Northwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Bird Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features stylized photographs of 54 of the most fascinating bird species in the Northwestern states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming, as well as Northern California. Each card depicts stylized photographs of such birds as the American Goldfinch, Bald Eagle, Western Bluebird, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable bird species Stylized photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about birding. Get Birds of the Northwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Birds in the Rocky Mountain States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Bird Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features stylized photographs of 54 of the most fascinating bird species in the Rocky Mountain states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. Each card depicts stylized photographs of such birds as the American Goldfinch, Bald Eagle, Mountain Bluebird, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable bird species Stylized photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about birding. Get Birds of the Rocky Mountains Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Northeastern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Northeastern states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and also Washington, DC. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the American Bison, Canada Lynx, Northern Flying Squirrel, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Northeast Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Northwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Northwestern states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and also Northern California. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lion, Pronghorn, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Northwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Rocky Mountain States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Western states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the Grizzly Bear, Mountain Lion, Pronghorn, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Rocky Mountains Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis gorgeous deck of cards features real photos of 52 of the most common and interesting trees of the Northeastern states. Trees are all around us in this region of grasslands, forests and shorelines, and you can enjoy learning their names while playing your favorite card games.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis gorgeous deck of cards features real photos of 52 of the most common and interesting trees of the Northwestern states. Trees are all around us in this land of mountains, forests and shorelines, and you can enjoy learning their names while playing your favorite card games.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Trees in the Rocky Mountain states!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Tree Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable tree species in the Rocky Mountain states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such trees as the Douglas Fir, Quaking Aspen, Wild Apple, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable tree species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about trees. Get Trees of the Rocky Mountains Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisQuickly identify raptors with this tabbed booklet, organized by group and featuring photographs of all 34 Midwest species. At the cabin, on the lake, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela’s best-selling bird field guides, the booklet features all 34 raptors found in the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Species are organized by group for quick and easy bird identification. Narrow your choices by such groups as eagles, hawks, or owls (based on Stan’s general characteristics); then view detailed photographs of just a few birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the booklet durable in the field. Booklet Features: Pocket-sized format—easier than laminated foldouts Tear-resistant durability Professional photos showing key markings Supplemental juvenile and flight photographs Illustrations and sizes for quick comparison Based on Stan Tekiela’s best-selling bird field guides

Read more less

Book SynopsisYour Quick Guide to Birds of the Midwest At the cabin, in the garden, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring 113 Midwest birds of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy bird identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view detailed photographs of just a few birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.Table of ContentsAdventure Quick Guides About the Author Mostly Blue Mostly Yellow Mostly Gray Mostly Orange Mostly Red Mostly Brown Mostly Black & White Mostly Black Mostly Green Bird Feeding Guide

Read more less

Book SynopsisAt the cabin, in the garden or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring only Northwest birds of Alaska, northern California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view just a few birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field. Birds of the Northwest features: Pocket-sized format--easier than laminated foldouts Detailed photographs with key markings 130 species found in the Northwest Bird feeder icon and feeding guide Silhouettes and sizes for quick comparisonTable of ContentsAdventure Quick Guides About the Author Mostly Red Mostly Orange Mostly Yellow Mostly Green Mostly Blue Mostly Black Mostly Black & White Mostly Gray Mostly Brown Bird Feeding Guide

Read more less

Book SynopsisIntroduce children to the fascinating world of nature! Floppers & Loppers features simple text and award-winning photography by Stan Tekiela. This board book takes a fun look at animal ears and their shapes. It's perfect for your family's youngest nature lovers. Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world Table of ContentsSpecies List Jackrabbit Polar bear Bullfrog Opossum Cricket Owl Bat Coyote Beaver Lynx Deer

Read more less

Book SynopsisIntroduce children to the fascinating world of nature! Paws & Claws features simple text and award-winning photography by Stan Tekiela. This board book demonstrates the many different uses of animal feet. It's perfect for your family's youngest nature lovers. Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world Table of ContentsSpecies List Pelican Crayfish Ptarmigan Badger Mountain goat Armadillo Treefrog Raccoon Salamander Bear

Read more less

Book SynopsisIntroduce children to the fascinating world of nature! Snouts & Sniffers features simple text and award-winning photography by Stan Tekiela. This board book presents fun facts about various animal noses. It's perfect for your family's youngest nature lovers.Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world Table of ContentsSpecies List Gray wolf Turkey vulture Skunk Eastern Cottontail Bear Snapping Turtle Wood duck River otter Hognose snake Moose

Read more less

Book SynopsisMake bird watching in New Hampshire and Vermont even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This book features 130 species of New Hampshire and Vermont birds, organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps and detailed photographs help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlaying cards that feature beautiful hummingbird photographyThis gorgeous deck of playing cards, put together by award-winning nature photographer Stan Tekiela, features 54 striking photographs of North America's hummingbirds, including the Ruby-throated, Black-chinned and Rufous hummingbirds. Anyone who appreciates birds will love having these cards for playing their favorite games.

Read more less

Book SynopsisMake bird watching even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This book features 134 species of Wyoming birds—including birds in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks—organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps, and detailed photographs help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe wonderful pageantry of the most extraordinary birds of North America With more than 900 different kinds of birds in the United States and Canada, bird watchers bear witness to some incredible species. From the world’s smallest owl to the fastest of all animals, our bird population is both impressive and diverse. Stan Tekiela has been studying and photographing these birds for more than 30 years. Here, the award-winning author and naturalist showcases 28 of the most astonishing species in North America. His incomparable photography captures the birds in action and depicts behaviors that are sure to surprise and delight, while the book’s headings and small blocks of text make for easy yet informative browsing. Discover North America’s most interesting birds. Inside this coffee-table book, you’ll find remarkable, unusual birds stunningly photographed in natural settings. Turn to any page and you’ll be amazed by the colors, stop-action detail, and diversity of our feathered friends. Fast or slow, large or small, the birds and their behaviors are sure to surprise and delight. You’ll develop a new appreciation for their wild and wonderful world.Table of ContentsOur Extraordinary North American Birds Spoon-at-the-Ready Stalker: Spoonbill Ancient Visage for 10,000 Years: Wood Stork Diver, Dipper, Bobber, Blinker: American Dipper Watch Out—Sprinter Approaching!: Greater Roadrunner Rare, but Too Huge to Miss: California Condor Master Carpenter, Building with Sticks: Bald Eagle Rushing and Weed Dancing on the Water: Western and Clark’s Grebes The Fastest Animal, Bar None: Peregrine Falcon Meat-Eating Songbirds That Don’t Sing: Loggerhead and Northern Shrikes Tiny Champion of Flight: Ruby-throated Hummingbird The Best Show on the Lek: Greater Sage-Grouse A Raptor Smaller Than a Sparrow: Elf Owl Incredibly Funny-Looking Seabirds: Atlantic, Horned and Tufted Puffins Timberdoodle Sky Dancing: American Woodcock Apartment Nester with a Landlord: Purple Martin Lays a Quick Egg—Then Leaves!: Brown-headed Cowbird An Owl in a Burrow?: Burrowing Owl Scavenger Falcon, Hunting on Foot: Crested Caracara Apple Snail Aficionado: Snail Kite Percussion Performance on Logs: Ruffed Grouse Skimming Along the Coast: Black Skimmer A Panoply of Color: Painted Bunting Camouflaging at Its Finest: American Bittern Smart, Sociable and Popular: Harris’s Hawk The Embodiment of Diversity About the Author

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards with This Beautiful Deck That Features 54 Loon Photographs!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games. Inspired by award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela and his popular coffee-table book Loons: The Iconic Waterbirds, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of the Common Loon. Each card depicts an important facet of the loons’ lives: a juvenile riding on Dad’s back, Mom in her nest, loons swimming and in flight, and more—so you can begin to learn about loons and their behaviors. Card Features 54 photographs of loons in action Beautiful picture on every card Ideal for the home or lake cabin Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about these fascinating waterbirds. Get the Loons Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay cards and learn about raptors! Anyone who enjoys birds and nature will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Based on the top-selling Birds of Prey field guides by Stan Tekiela, this gorgeous deck features full-color photographs of 54 different species—including hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures, and owls. Play your favorite card games while learning to identify raptors. The deck is a fun and thoughtful gift.Table of ContentsSpecies List American Kestrel Aplomado Falcon Bald Eagle Barn Owl Barred Owl Black Vulture Boreal Owl Broad-winged Hawk Burrowing Owl California Condor Common Black Hawk Cooper’s Hawk Crested Caracara Eastern Screech-Owl Elf Owl Ferruginous Hawk Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Flammulated Owl Golden Eagle Gray Hawk Great Gray Owl Great Horned Owl Gyrfalcon Harris’s Hawk Hook-billed Kite Long-eared Owl Merlin Mississippi Kite Northern Goshawk Northern Harrier Northern Hawk Owl Northern Pygmy-Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Osprey Peregrine Falcon Prairie Falcon Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Rough-legged Hawk Sharp-shinned Hawk Short-eared Owl Short-tailed Hawk Snail Kite Snowy Owl Spotted Owl Swainson’s Hawk Swallow-tailed Kite Turkey Vulture Western Screech-Owl Whiskered Screech-Owl White-tailed Hawk White-tailed Kite Zone-tailed Hawk

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Buckeye State!Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Ohio Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Ohio features: 86 of the most common and important birds to know Species organized by color for ease of use Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap! Table of ContentsSpecies List Blackbird, Red-winged (Agelaius phoeniceus) Bluebird, Eastern (Sialia sialis) Bunting, Indigo (Passerina cyanea) Cardinal, Northern (Cardinalis cardinalis) Catbird, Gray (Dumetella carolinensis) Chickadee, Black-capped (Poecile atricapillus) Coot, American (Fulica americana) Cormorant, Double-crested (Phalacrocorax auritus) Cowbird, Brown-headed (Molothrus ater) Crane, Sandhill (Antigone canadensis) Crow, American (Corvus brachyrhynchos) Dove, Mourning (Zenaida macroura) Duck, Wood (Aix sponsa) Eagle, Bald (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Egret, Great (Ardea alba) Finch, House (Haemorhous mexicanus) Finch, Purple (Haemorhous purpureus) Flicker, Northern (Colaptes auratus) Goldfinch, American (Spinus tristis) Goose, Canada (Branta canadensis) Grackle, Common (Quiscalus quiscula) Grebe, Pied-billed (Podilymbus podiceps) Grosbeak, Rose-breasted (Pheucticus ludovicianus) Gull, Herring (Larus argentatus) Gull, Ring-billed (Larus delawarensis) Hawk, Cooper’s (Accipiter cooperii) Hawk, Red-tailed (Buteo jamaicensis) Hawk, Sharp-shinned (Accipiter striatus) Heron, Great Blue (Ardea herodias) Heron, Green (Butorides virescens) Hummingbird, Ruby-throated (Archilochus colubris) Jay, Blue (Cyanocitta cristata) Junco, Dark-eyed (Junco hyemalis) Kestrel, American (Falco sparverius) Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) Kingbird, Eastern (Tyrannus tyrannus) Kingfisher, Belted (Megaceryle alcyon) Lark, Horned (Eremophila alpestris) Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) Meadowlark, Eastern (Sturnella magna) Merganser, Hooded (Lophodytes cucullatus) Mockingbird, Northern (Mimus polyglottos) Nuthatch, Red-breasted (Sitta canadensis) Nuthatch, White-breasted (Sitta carolinensis) Oriole, Baltimore (Icterus galbula) Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) Owl, Barred (Strix varia) Owl, Eastern Screech- (Megascops asio) Owl, Great Horned (Bubo virginianus) Pheasant, Ring-necked (Phasianus colchicus) Phoebe, Eastern (Sayornis phoebe) Pigeon, Rock (Columba livia) Redpoll, Common (Acanthis flammea) Robin, American (Turdus migratorius) Sandpiper, Spotted (Actitis macularius) Sapsucker, Yellow-bellied (Sphyrapicus varius) Shoveler, Northern (Spatula clypeata) Siskin, Pine (Spinus pinus) Sparrow, Chipping (Spizella passerina) Sparrow, Fox (Passerella iliaca) Sparrow, House (Passer domesticus) Sparrow, Song (Melospiza melodia) Sparrow, White-throated (Zonotrichia albicollis) Starling, European (Sturnus vulgaris) Swallow, Barn (Hirundo rustica) Swallow, Tree (Tachycineta bicolor) Swift, Chimney (Chaetura pelagica) Tanager, Scarlet (Piranga olivacea) Teal, Blue-winged (Spatula discors) Thrasher, Brown (Toxostoma rufum) Titmouse, Tufted (Baeolophus bicolor ) Towhee, Eastern (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) Turkey, Wild (Meleagris gallopavo) Vulture, Black (Coragyps atratus) Vulture, Turkey (Cathartes aura) Warbler, Yellow (Setophaga petechia) Warbler, Yellow-rumped (Setophaga coronata) Waxwing, Cedar (Bombycilla cedrorum) Woodpecker, Downy (Dryobates pubescens) Woodpecker, Hairy (Dryobates villosus) Woodpecker, Pileated (Dryocopus pileatus) Woodpecker, Red-bellied (Melanerpes carolinus) Woodpecker, Red-headed (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) Wren, Carolina (Thryothorus ludovicianus) Wren, House (Troglodytes aedon) Yellowthroat, Common (Geothlypis trichas)

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching for a new generation!Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Wisconsin Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Wisconsin features: 86 of the most common and important birds to know Species organized by color for ease of use Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap! Table of ContentsIntroduction Cool Birds in Wisconsin Body Basics of a Bird Amazing Nests Who Built That Nest? Attracting Birds with Feeders How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Bird Food Fun for the Family Starter Snacks and Fruit Treats Easy Bird Food Recipes Sweet Homemade Nectar Birds-Go-Wild Spread Love-It-Nutty Butter Make Your Own Suet Easy-Peasy Suet Simply Super Suet Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects Birdseed Ornaments Pinecone Birdseed Feeders More Activities for the Bird-Minded Help Birds Build Their Nests Make a Bird Watch List Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts Build Your Very Own Birdhouse Create a Bird-Friendly Yard Take a Birding Trip Practice Good Birding Citizen Science Projects Learning About Birding on the Internet Glossary Checklist/Index by Species About the Author

Read more less

Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Minnesota’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Minnesota, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This book features 123 species of Minnesota birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 123 species: Only Minnesota birds Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes more species, updated photographs and range maps, revised information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Minnesota Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see. Table of ContentsIntroduction What’s New? Why Watch Birds in Minnesota? Observation Strategies: Tips to Identify Birds Bird Basics Bird Color Variables Bird Nests Who Builds the Nest? Fledging Why Birds Migrate How Do Birds Migrate? How to Use This Guide Range Maps Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Observation Notes More for the Midwest by Stan Tekiela About the Author

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Card Games and Learn About Owls! Anyone who enjoys birds and nature will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s famous Intriguing Owls photography book, this gorgeous deck features full-color photographs of 15 of North America’s most common and fascinating owl species. Play card games while learning to identify owls. The deck is a fun and thoughtful gift.Table of ContentsSpecies List Barn Owl Barred Owl Boreal Owl Burrowing Owl Elf Owl Great Gray Owl Great Horned Owl Long-eared Owl Northern Hawk Owl Short-eared Owl Snowy Owl Eastern Screech-Owl Western Screech-Owl Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Spotted Owl

Read more less

Book SynopsisPlay Cards and Learn About Bears!Anyone who enjoys wildlife and nature will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s famous Bears photography book, this gorgeous deck features full-color photographs of North America’s three bear species: black bears, grizzly bears (brown bears), and polar bears. Play card games while learning about bears. The deck is a fun and thoughtful gift.Table of ContentsClubs: Grizzly bears (brown bears)Diamonds: Polar bearsHearts: Mamas and babiesSpades: Black bearsJokers: Spirit bears

Read more less

Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Ohio’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Ohio, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This book features 124 species of Ohio birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 124 species: Only Ohio birds Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes more species, updated photographs and range maps, revised information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Ohio Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see. Table of ContentsIntroduction What’s New? Why Watch Birds in Ohio? Observation Strategies: Tips for Identifying Birds Bird Basics Bird Color Variables Bird Nests Who Builds the Nest? Fledging Why Birds Migrate How Birds Migrate How to Use This Guide Range Maps Sample PagesThe Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Birding on the InternetChecklist/Index by SpeciesObservation NotesMore for the Midwest by Stan TekielaAbout the Author

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Lone Star State!Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Texas Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children!The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Texas features: 90 of the most common and important birds to know Species organized by color for ease of use Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap! Table of ContentsIntroduction Cool Birds in Texas Body Basics of a Bird Amazing Nests Who Built That Nest? Attracting Birds with Feeders How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Bird Food Fun for the Family Starter Snacks and Fruit Treats Easy Bird Food Recipes Sweet Homemade Nectar Birds-Go-Wild Spread Love-It-Nutty Butter Make Your Own Suet Easy-Peasy Suet Simply Super Suet Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects Birdseed Ornaments Pinecone Birdseed Feeders More Activities for the Bird-Minded Help Birds Build Their Nests Make a Bird Watch List Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts Build Your Very Own Birdhouse Create a Bird-Friendly Yard Take a Birding Trip Practice Good Birding Citizen Science Projects Learning About Birding on the Internet Glossary Checklist/Index by Species About the Author

Read more less

Book SynopsisLearn to identify Minnesota trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in Minnesota. Learn about 93 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Book Features 93 species: Every native tree plus common non-natives Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes updated photographs; expanded information; a Quick Compare section for leaves, needles, and silhouettes; and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Trees of Minnesota Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction Sample Page The Trees Single Needles Clustered Needles Scaly Needles Simple, Oppositely Attached Leaves Simple, Alternately Attached Leaves Lobed, Oppositely Attached Leaves Lobed, Alternately Attached Leaves Compound, Oppositely Attached Leaves Compound, Alternately Attached Leaves Twice Compound, Alternately Attached Leaves Palmate Compound, Oppositely Attached Leaves Checklist/Index Glossary About the Author

Read more less

Book SynopsisLearn About Nature’s Amazing Animal Architects! Beaver dams, bird nests, spider webs—the animal kingdom is filled with expert builders that construct spectacular homes. How much do you know about them? Can you identify a critter based on where it lives? Find out in this fun and interactive picture book by award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Study a photo of an animal’s house, and examine a clue about the creature that built it. Analyze the information, and formulate a guess as to “Whose house is that?” Then turn the page to discover the answer. You’ll learn facts about the innovative birds, bugs, mammals, and more that build nature’s most astonishing homes. Whose House Is That? features Stan’s stunning wildlife photography and expert information that children, adults, and educators will appreciate. The book is an entertaining introduction to a variety of animal species found in North America. With every reading, kids will become more familiar with animals and the natural world.Table of ContentsFeatured Animals: Robin Eagle Wasp Butterfly Beaver Bear Spider Prairie Dog Ant Loon Sunfish Rabbit

Read more less

Book SynopsisLearn to identify Wisconsin trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in Wisconsin. Learn about 101 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Book Features 101 species: Every native tree plus common non-natives Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes updated photographs; expanded information; a Quick Compare section for leaves, needles, and silhouettes; and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Trees of Wisconsin Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction Sample Page The Trees Single Needles Clustered Needles Scaly Needles Simple, Oppositely Attached Leaves Simple, Alternately Attached Leaves Lobed, Oppositely Attached Leaves Lobed, Alternately Attached Leaves Compound, Oppositely Attached Leaves Compound, Alternately Attached Leaves Twice Compound, Alternately Attached Leaves Palmate Compound, Oppositely Attached Leaves Glossary Checklist/Index About the Author

Read more less