Description
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