Birds of Michigan Field Guide

by Tekiela, Stan

• ISBN13: 9781591930433
• ISBN10: 159193043X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-03
• Publisher: Adventure Publications

Summary

See a yellow bird; don't know what it is? No problem! This remarkable field guide features 112 bird species (only Michigan birds!) organized by color. Full-page photos, detailed descriptions, Stan's Notes and range maps help to ensure correct I.D.

Author Biography

Stan Tekiela is a naturalist and wildlife photographer who writes a syndicated nature column and appears on a number of nature radio shows. He has authored several other field guides for reptiles and amphibians, trees, wildflowers and more

Table of Contents

Introduction
Why Watch Birds in Michigan?	p. iv
Observe with a Strategy; Tips for Identifying Birds	p. vi
Bird Songs and Calls	p. viii
Bird Basics	p. ix
Bird Color Variables	p. ix
Bird Nests	p. xi
Who Builds the Nest?	p. xiv
Fledging	p. xiv
Why Birds Migrate	p. xv
How Do Birds Migrate?	p. xvi
How to Use This Guide	p. xvii
Range Maps	p. xviii
Using the Companion Birds of Michigan Audio CDs	p. xviii
Sample Page	p. xix
The Birds
Black	p. 2
Black and White	p. 22
Blue	p. 50
Brown	p. 64
Gray	p. 164
Green	p. 212
Orange	p. 224
Red	p. 228
White	p. 240
Yellow	p. 250
Helpful Resources	p. 265
Check List/Index by Species	p. 268
About the Author	p. 272
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