Midwest Birding Companion - Field Guide & Birding Journal

This guide to birding in the Midwest is part how-to book, part field guide, and part journal.

List of contents

Introduction

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

About the author

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.

Summary

This guide to birding in the Midwest is part how-to book, part field guide, and part journal.

Product details

• Authors: Stan Tekiela
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 09.11.2021, delayed
• EAN: 9781647552114
• ISBN: 978-1-64755-211-4
• No. of pages: 384
• Illustrations: Color maps and photos throughout
• Series: Complete Bird-Watching Guides
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Travel; Ohio, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, SPORTS & RECREATION / Outdoor Skills, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, TRAVEL / United States / Midwest / General, Kentucky, North Central & Midwest States