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Everything you need to know about birds in West Virginia is right at your fingertips when you have the Birds of West Virginia Field Guide. This state-specific field guide is arranged by color, so identifying and learning about the birds you see is a snap. A perfect complement to the field guide, the Birds of West Virginia Audio CDs help you learn to identify birds by their sounds. Get the field guide and the CDs together when you purchase the handy, convenient leather set.
List of contents
Introduction
- Why Watch Birds in West Virginia?
- Observe with a Strategy; Tips for Identifying Birds
- Bird Songs and Calls
- 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
- Using the Companion Birds of West Virginia Audio CDs
Sample Page The Birds
- Black
- Black and White
- Blue
- Brown
- Gray
- Green
- Orange
- Red
- White
- Yellow
Helpful Resources Checklist/Index by Species About the Author
About the author
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children's books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 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. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
Summary
This field guide, organized by color, features full-color photographs and information to help readers quickly and easily identify the West Virginia birds they see.
