Books by Stan Tekiela

Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of the Carolinas’ Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in North Carolina and South Carolina, 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 146 species of North and South Carolina 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: 146 species: Only North Carolina and South Carolina 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 the Carolinas 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 the Carolinas? 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 South by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisLearn to identify North Carolina and South Carolina 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 the Carolinas. Learn about 153 species found in the region, 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 153 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 the Carolinas 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 Palmate Compound, Alternately Attached Leaves Checklist/Index Glossary About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Colorado’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Colorado, 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 136 species of Colorado 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: 136 species: Only Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of New York’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in New York, 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 126 species of New York 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: 126 species: Only New York 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 New York 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 New York? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisLearn to identify Ohio 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 Ohio. Learn about 115 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 115 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 Ohio 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

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Book SynopsisLearn to identify wildflowers in Minnesota with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in Minnesota. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They’re organized by color and then by size for ease of use. 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 200 species: Only Minnesota wildflowers! Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs Icons that make visual identification quick and easy Stan’s Notes, including naturalist tidbits and facts This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. Grab Wildflowers of Minnesota Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction Sample Page The Wildflowers Blue Brown Green Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow Checklist/Index Glossary About the Author

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Book SynopsisLearn to identify wildflowers in Wisconsin with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in Wisconsin. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They’re organized by color and then by size for ease of use. 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 200 species: Only Wisconsin wildflowers! Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs Icons that make visual identification quick and easy Stan’s Notes, including naturalist tidbits and facts This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. Grab Wildflowers of Wisconsin Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction Sample Page The Wildflowers Blue Brown Green Orange Pink Purple Red White Yellow Checklist/Index Glossary About the Author

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Book SynopsisFind Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities—especially in California, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written the best-selling bird identification guides for almost every state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: California, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in the Golden State. The first section of the book presents “how to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed. Create a bird-friendly yard—and even make your own bird food with do-it-yourself recipes. The book’s second section is an identification guide, featuring 63 California birds that are most likely to be seen at your backyard feeder or near your home. The species are organized by color, making it simple to identify what you see. If you spot a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. Each bird gets a full-page photograph with notations about key field marks, or identification characteristics. The full-color photos are paired with information ranging from the bird’s nest and eggs to favorite foods, as well as Stan’s fascinating naturalist notes. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert. You’ll be amazed by how much joy birds can bring, and you’ll have a lifetime to enjoy them.Trade Review“This accessible guide for an increasingly popular hobby teaches how to attract a variety of birds with specific food and create a welcoming space for year-round and migratory birds.” —David Miller, Library JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Bird Feeder Basics Get to Know Your Birdseed Other Foods Storing Birdseed and Feeder Maintenance What’s That Bird? Tips for Identifying Birds Bird Basics Tips for a Bird-Friendly Yard Do-It-Yourself Bird Food Birding Citizen Science Frequently Asked Questions How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Glossary Embrace Nature with More from Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisFind Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities—especially in the Midwest, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written best-selling bird identification guides for every Midwestern state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Midwest, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The first section of the book presents “how to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed. Create a bird-friendly yard—and even make your own bird food with do-it-yourself recipes. The book’s second section is an identification guide, featuring 55 Midwestern birds that are most likely to be seen at your backyard feeder or near your home. The species are organized by color, making it simple to identify what you see. If you spot a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. Each bird gets a full-page photograph with notations about key field marks, or identification characteristics. The full-color photos are paired with information ranging from the bird’s nest and eggs to favorite foods, as well as Stan’s fascinating naturalist notes. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert. You’ll be amazed by how much joy birds can bring, and you’ll have a lifetime to enjoy them.Trade Review“This accessible guide for an increasingly popular hobby teaches how to attract a variety of birds with specific food and create a welcoming space for year-round and migratory birds.” —David Miller, Library JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Bird Feeder Basics Get to Know Your Birdseed Other Foods Storing Birdseed and Feeder Maintenance What’s That Bird? Tips for Identifying Birds Bird Basics Tips for a Bird-Friendly Yard Do-It-Yourself Bird Food Birding Citizen Science Frequently Asked Questions How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Glossary Embrace Nature with More from Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisFind Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities—especially in the Northeast, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written best-selling bird identification guides for almost every Northeastern state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Northeast, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The first section of the book presents “how to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed. Create a bird-friendly yard—and even make your own bird food with do-it-yourself recipes. The book’s second section is an identification guide, featuring 54 Northeastern birds that are most likely to be seen at your backyard feeder or near your home. The species are organized by color, making it simple to identify what you see. If you spot a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. Each bird gets a full-page photograph with notations about key field marks, or identification characteristics. The full-color photos are paired with information ranging from the bird’s nest and eggs to favorite foods, as well as Stan’s fascinating naturalist notes. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert. You’ll be amazed by how much joy birds can bring, and you’ll have a lifetime to enjoy them.Trade Review“This accessible guide for an increasingly popular hobby teaches how to attract a variety of birds with specific food and create a welcoming space for year-round and migratory birds.” —David Miller, Library JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Bird Feeder Basics Get to Know Your Birdseed Other Foods Storing Birdseed and Feeder Maintenance What’s That Bird? Tips for Identifying Birds Bird Basics Tips for a Bird-Friendly Yard Do-It-Yourself Bird Food Birding Citizen Science Frequently Asked Questions How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Glossary Embrace Nature with More from Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisFind Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities—especially in the Pacific Northwest, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written best-selling bird identification guides for almost every state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Pacific Northwest, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in Oregon and Washington. The first section of the book presents “how to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed. Create a bird-friendly yard—and even make your own bird food with do-it-yourself recipes. The book’s second section is an identification guide, featuring 57 Northwestern birds that are most likely to be seen at your backyard feeder or near your home. The species are organized by color, making it simple to identify what you see. If you spot a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. Each bird gets a full-page photograph with notations about key field marks, or identification characteristics. The full-color photos are paired with information ranging from the bird’s nest and eggs to favorite foods, as well as Stan’s fascinating naturalist notes. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert. You’ll be amazed by how much joy birds can bring, and you’ll have a lifetime to enjoy them.Trade Review“This accessible guide for an increasingly popular hobby teaches how to attract a variety of birds with specific food and create a welcoming space for year-round and migratory birds.” —David Miller, Library JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Bird Feeder Basics Get to Know Your Birdseed Other Foods Storing Birdseed and Feeder Maintenance What’s That Bird? Tips for Identifying Birds Bird Basics Tips for a Bird-Friendly Yard Do-It-Yourself Bird Food Birding Citizen Science Frequently Asked Questions How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Glossary Embrace Nature with More from Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisFind Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities—especially in the Rocky Mountain states, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written best-selling bird identification guides for almost every state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Rocky Mountains, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, northern Nevada, northern Utah, and Wyoming. The first section of the book presents “how to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed. Create a bird-friendly yard—and even make your own bird food with do-it-yourself recipes. The book’s second section is an identification guide, featuring 55 birds of the Rockies that are most likely to be seen at your backyard feeder or near your home. The species are organized by color, making it simple to identify what you see. If you spot a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. Each bird gets a full-page photograph with notations about key field marks, or identification characteristics. The full-color photos are paired with information ranging from the bird’s nest and eggs to favorite foods, as well as Stan’s fascinating naturalist notes. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert. You’ll be amazed by how much joy birds can bring, and you’ll have a lifetime to enjoy them.Trade Review“This accessible guide for an increasingly popular hobby teaches how to attract a variety of birds with specific food and create a welcoming space for year-round and migratory birds.” —David Miller, Library JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Bird Feeder Basics Get to Know Your Birdseed Other Foods Storing Birdseed and Feeder Maintenance What’s That Bird? Tips for Identifying Birds Bird Basics Tips for a Bird-Friendly Yard Do-It-Yourself Bird Food Birding Citizen Science Frequently Asked Questions How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Glossary Embrace Nature with More from Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisFind Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities—especially in the South, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written best-selling bird identification guides for every Southern state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: South, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, east Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, east Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. The first section of the book presents “how to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed. Create a bird-friendly yard—and even make your own bird food with do-it-yourself recipes. The book’s second section is an identification guide, featuring 54 Southern birds that are most likely to be seen at your backyard feeder or near your home. The species are organized by color, making it simple to identify what you see. If you spot a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. Each bird gets a full-page photograph with notations about key field marks, or identification characteristics. The full-color photos are paired with information ranging from the bird’s nest and eggs to favorite foods, as well as Stan’s fascinating naturalist notes. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert. You’ll be amazed by how much joy birds can bring, and you’ll have a lifetime to enjoy them.Trade Review“This accessible guide for an increasingly popular hobby teaches how to attract a variety of birds with specific food and create a welcoming space for year-round and migratory birds.” —David Miller, Library JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Bird Feeder Basics Get to Know Your Birdseed Other Foods Storing Birdseed and Feeder Maintenance What’s That Bird? Tips for Identifying Birds Bird Basics Tips for a Bird-Friendly Yard Do-It-Yourself Bird Food Birding Citizen Science Frequently Asked Questions How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Glossary Embrace Nature with More from Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisFind Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities—especially in the Southwest, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written best-selling bird identification guides for almost every state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Southwest, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in Arizona, southern Nevada, New Mexico, west Oklahoma, west Texas, and Utah. The first section of the book presents “how to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed. Create a bird-friendly yard—and even make your own bird food with do-it-yourself recipes. The book’s second section is an identification guide, featuring 53 Southwestern birds that are most likely to be seen at your backyard feeder or near your home. The species are organized by color, making it simple to identify what you see. If you spot a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. Each bird gets a full-page photograph with notations about key field marks, or identification characteristics. The full-color photos are paired with information ranging from the bird’s nest and eggs to favorite foods, as well as Stan’s fascinating naturalist notes. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert. You’ll be amazed by how much joy birds can bring, and you’ll have a lifetime to enjoy them.Trade Review“This accessible guide for an increasingly popular hobby teaches how to attract a variety of birds with specific food and create a welcoming space for year-round and migratory birds.” —David Miller, Library JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Bird Feeder Basics Get to Know Your Birdseed Other Foods Storing Birdseed and Feeder Maintenance What’s That Bird? Tips for Identifying Birds Bird Basics Tips for a Bird-Friendly Yard Do-It-Yourself Bird Food Birding Citizen Science Frequently Asked Questions How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Glossary Embrace Nature with More from Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe Must-Have Beginner’s Guide to Bird-Watching Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Colorado 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 Colorado features 87 of the most common and important birds to know, with species 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. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information—such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts—that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Centennial State! Inside You’ll Find 87 of the most common and important Colorado birds to know Species organized by color for quick and easy identification Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts and more BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoyTable of ContentsIntroduction Cool Birds in Colorado 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

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Book SynopsisEnter the World of the Eagle with Stan’s Amazing Photography If you’ve ever seen an eagle fly gracefully over an unbroken forest or watched it snatch a fish from the surface of a crystal-clear lake, you probably experienced a feeling of inspiration. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that eagles are the most majestic of birds. He spent years studying bald eagles, noting their behaviors and capturing them in photographs. Stan’s research spanned major events such as migration and courtship, as well as everyday activities including feeding and sleeping. The result is a striking portrayal of these amazing raptors in Bald Eagles. Stan’s extraordinary photographs depict the birds of prey in a new, unique fashion. His fascinating text, drawn from detailed research and personal observations, provides information about every aspect of the eagles’ lives. Presented with headings and short paragraphs, the coffee-table book is pleasurable to browse and easy to read. “My sentiment for this bird of prey runs deep,” says Stan. “I’m sure you feel the same. Because of this widespread affection toward our national symbol, I am confident the future of the eagle will stay as bright as our nation and as wonderful as the people who care for this bird.” Unmatched by any other book on the market, Bald Eagles is a must-have for bird watchers, raptor enthusiasts, and nature lovers.Table of ContentsThe Majesty of Eagles A Symbol Through the Ages American Indian Legends The Eagle in US History Species Around the World Origins of the Species Popular Names Origins of the Common Name Origins of the Scientific Name Range from Coast to Coast Bald and Golden Eagles Help from the Osprey General Population The Decline of the Eagle DDT and Eggshell Thinning The Recovery of the Eagle Habitat and Education The Future of Eagles Differences of the Sexes Impressive Size Size by Region Life Span Extraordinary Feathers Feathers in Layers Interlocking Feathers Growing into Feathers Juvenile Plumage From Dull to Spectacular Preened and Clean Bathing Sunning Wings to Soar Flapping and Takeoff Flight Maneuvers Soaring on Thermals Hollow Bones Impressive Bill Weak Sense of Smell Stationary Eyes Excellent Sight in 3D Binocular Vision Eagle Eyes Hearing The Function of Feet Extreme Talons Designed to Fish Diet of Fish and More Communicating with Calls The Perfect Nest The King of Nests Picking a Mate The Courtship Ritual Growing into the Mating Years Eggs and Incubation Sharing Incubation Duties Hatching Life in the Nest Growing Up Quickly From Nest to Flight A Tough Beginning Learning to Fly and Hunt Getting Through Winter The Rigors of Winter Migration Returning Home The Majesty of Eagles About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Oregon’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Oregon, 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 137 species of Oregon 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: 137 species: Only Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Washington’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Washington, 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 138 species of Washington 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: 138 species: Only Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Arizona’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Arizona, 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 151 species of Arizona 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: 151 species: Only Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of New Mexico’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in New Mexico, 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 149 species of New Mexico 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: 149 species: Only New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Virginia’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Virginia, 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 146 species of Virginia 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: 146 species: Only Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisLearn to Identify Trees in Pennsylvania! 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 Pennsylvania. Learn about 117 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 117 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 Pennsylvania 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

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the lives of common loons with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Their stunning beauty inspires us. Their haunting calls fill us with nostalgia. Loons remind us of joyful days at the lake, of time spent with family. Their arrival each spring signals the end of winter and that warmer days are ahead. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that loons are the most fascinating of birds. He spent years studying loons, noting their behaviors and capturing them in photographs. Stan’s research spanned major events such as migration and courtship, as well as everyday activities including feeding and sleeping. The result is a striking portrayal of these amazing birds in Loons. Stan’s extraordinary photographs depict the water birds in a new, unique fashion. His fascinating text, drawn from detailed research and personal observations, provides information about every aspect of the loons’ lives. Presented with headings and short paragraphs, the coffee-table book is pleasurable to browse and easy to read. “They’re one of my favorite birds because they’re so beautiful,” says Stan. “Their calls can send shivers down my spine, and they have incredible parenting skills.” Unmatched by any other book on the market, Loons is a must-have for bird watchers, water bird enthusiasts, and nature lovers.Table of ContentsThe Northwoods Loons Fascinating Loons Myths of the Creation Folklore of the Necklace The Lore of the Call The Five Species of Loons Origins of the Scientific Name Origins of the Common Name Popular Names Around the World Range General Population The Decline of the Loon Human Disturbance and Nest Failure Lead Sinkers Fishing Line Coastal Water Threats Mercury Poisoning Sick or Injured Loons The Recovery of the Loon Differences of the Sexes Impressive Size Life Span Unique Alignment Bones for Swimming and Diving Built-in Nose Plugs Red Eyes Extra Eyelids Seeing Underwater Powerful Legs Wings to Carry the Load Changing Plumage Preening and Waterproofing Nibbling Bathing Body Shaking and Wing Stretching Tail Wagging Seasonal Diet of Whole Fish Spectacular Divers Diving Reflex Lowers Heart Rate Swimming Underwater Submerging Like a Submarine Surfacing with Control Accessing the Nest Discreetly Peering Foot Waggling Taking Off into the Wind Rapid Shallow Wing Beats Designed to Land on Water Sleeping on Water The Voice of the Wilderness Communicating with Calls The Wail The Tremolo The Yodel The Hoot Chick Calls Mating Behavior Loon Society Nest Construction Island Nesting Water Activity and Nesting Reusing and Relocating Nests Eggs and Incubation Out of the Nest, into the Water Migration Loon Allure About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the guide to bird-watching in the Midwest that’s part how-to book, part field guide, and part journal. Peaceful, relaxing, and inspiring—birding can yield a lifetime of satisfaction. For some, simple observation of birds is enough to fill them with joy. Others prefer to make it more interactive, striving to see a variety of species and learning to identify them. If you’re among the latter, the Midwest Birding Companion is just for you. Written by award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela (known throughout the country for his best-selling bird identification guides), the Midwest Birding Companion is part how-to book, part field guide, and part journal. Read Stan’s tips for identifying birds, and learn about everything from reporting a rare bird to dealing with injured birds. The field guide section organizes nearly 150 species by color. When you see a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. There, you can also find range maps, as well as such information as nest descriptions, migration habits, and tips for attracting the species to your feeder. At the bottom of every page, there’s room to log information about when and where you saw that species. You can also keep track of your birding life list on the book’s closing pages—so you’ll always have a running total of the different birds you’ve seen. The Midwest Birding Companion is ideal for birding in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Use your birding companion on its own, or pair it with Stan’s bird identification guides. It will enhance your birding experience and bring even more enjoyment to the hobby that you love.Table of ContentsIntroduction Why Watch Birds in the Midwest? 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 Midwest Birding Hotspots Midwest Birding at a Glance Midwest Birding Calendar Sample Page The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Helpful Resources Report a Rare Bird Citizen Science Birding Resources Web Pages If You Find an Injured Bird Checklist/Index About the Author Life List

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Tennessee’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Tennessee, 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 125 species of Tennessee 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: 125 species: Only Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisLearn to identify Texas 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 Texas. Learn about 180 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 180 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 Texas 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

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Illinois’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Illinois, 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 117 species of Illinois 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: 117 species: Only Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Indiana’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Indiana, 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 118 species of Indiana 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: 118 species: Only Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisIdentify Iowa birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make bird-watching in Iowa 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 118 species of Iowa 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: 118 species: Only Iowa 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 seven new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Iowa 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 Iowa? 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 Iowa by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisLearn to identify Colorado 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 Colorado. Learn about 71 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 71 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 Colorado 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

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Book SynopsisLearn to identify New York 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 New York. Learn about 118 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 118 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 New York 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

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Alabama’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Alabama, 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 146 species of Alabama 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: 146 species: Only Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Kentucky’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Kentucky, 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 118 species of Kentucky 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: 118 species: Only Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Louisiana & Mississippi’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Louisiana & Mississippi, 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 146 species of Louisiana & Mississippi 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: 146 species: Only Louisiana & Mississippi 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 Louisiana & Mississippi 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 Louisiana and Mississippi? 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 by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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