Description
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
