Find 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.
