Find Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds
Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities--especially in the
Southwest, 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 best-selling bird
identification guides for almost every state. In Stan Tekiela's Birding
for Beginners: Southwest, he provides the information you need to
become a skilled birder in Arizona, southern Nevada, New Mexico, west
Oklahoma, west Texas, and Utah.
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 53
Southwestern 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.
