Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleBirds of Florida : Field Guide
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicUnited States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), Regional, Birdwatching Guides, Animals / Birds
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreNature, Travel
AuthorStan Tekiela
Book SeriesBird Identification Guides
FormatTrade Paperback
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews'Birds' great field BOOKBy NINA GILFERTDaily Commercial Staff Writer Stan Tekiela, a naturalist and author, columnist and radio personality has put together a great little field guide called Birds of Florida. If you are a bird watcher you should have this book.The "Birds of Florida" field guide is a small book, about 4/1/2" by 6", just the right size to slip in the pocket of your jeans. Every page has beautiful, full- color photographs of Florida birds, There are 140 species of only Florida birds in this little book It contains an easy to use color guide so-thit- if you see a yellow bird you just go to the yellow-bird section to identify it.Bird Watching is the largest spectator sport in America. This little field guide will help you identify and learn about most any bird you happen to see in the state. More than 480 different species have been, recorded in Florida. Tekiela has included the species most commonly seen. Florida is one of the best places in the country to observe birds. The weather and water are the main things that attract so many birds to this state.The book also includes tips on bird watching, how to identify different birds, what to look for to tell one bird from another. It contains information on birds habits, nest building and range maps. It gives the novice information on bird basics, the parts of a bird that will-help you identify them.Whether your a beginrier, a bird-watcher wanna-be, or simply curious about some pesky bird that is showing up in your back yard, you will enjoy this book. The photographs are all of live birds, except the female indigo bunting so they are authentic.Stan Tekiela writes a syndicated nature column and appears on a syndicated nature radio show. He has authored other books, including "Nature Smart," "Start Mushrooming" and "Plantworks.""Birds of Florida" was published by Adventure Publications of Cambridge, MN. It is available in local bookstores, gift stores or directly throug,hAdventure Publications for $14.95 plus $2 shipping and handling at 820 Cleveland St S, Cambridge, MN 55008 or call toll free (800) 678 7006.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentIntroduction Why Watch Birds in Florida? 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 Florida 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
SynopsisMake bird watching in Florida even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in Florida. This book features 140 species of Florida birds, organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps, and detailed photographs help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see., Learn to Identify Birds in Florida! Make bird watching in Florida even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This book features 140 species of Florida birds, organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps, and detailed photographs help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see., Learn to Identify Birds in Florida Make bird watching in Florida even more enjoyable With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This book features 140 species of Florida birds, organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps, and detailed photographs help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see., This field guide, organized by color, features full-color photographs and information to help readers quickly and easily identify the Florida birds they see.