Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Birds & Feeders in the South

Find Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds

Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities―especially in the South, 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 every Southern state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: South, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, east Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, east Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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 54 Southern 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.

From the Publisher

Part How-to Guide

Welcome to the world of birding. This guide introduces bird feeders, birdseed, ID tips, nests, migration, bird-friendly yards, bird-food recipes, citizen science projects, and more!

Part Field Guide

Full-page photos and essential information make bird identification simple and informative. Get to know 54 common backyard birds of the South, from Virginia to southern Texas.

Organized by Color

Searching an entire book for the right photo can be frustrating. Make identification easy with birds organized by color. Just search the color section that matches the bird you see!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adventure Publications
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1647551277
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1647551278
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 7.25 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Bird-Watching Basics
Best Sellers Rank: #435,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #51 in General Southern US Travel Guides #183 in Birdwatching Travel Guides #624 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides
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