Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children’s books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

• IntroductionWhat’s New?Why Watch Birds in Florida?Observation Strategies: Tips to Identify BirdsBird BasicsBird Color VariablesBird NestsWho Builds the Nest?FledgingWhy Birds MigrateHow Do Birds Migrate?How to Use This GuideRange MapsSample PagesThe BirdsBlackBlack and WhiteBlueBrownGrayGreenOrangeRedWhiteYellowBirding on the InternetChecklist/Index by SpeciesObservation NotesMore for the South by Stan TekielaAbout the Author

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Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children’s books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

• IntroductionWhat’s New?Why Watch Birds in Florida?Observation Strategies: Tips to Identify BirdsBird BasicsBird Color VariablesBird NestsWho Builds the Nest?FledgingWhy Birds MigrateHow Do Birds Migrate?How to Use This GuideRange MapsSample PagesThe BirdsBlackBlack and WhiteBlueBrownGrayGreenOrangeRedWhiteYellowBirding on the InternetChecklist/Index by SpeciesObservation NotesMore for the South by Stan TekielaAbout the Author

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Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series. Stan has authored more than 190 educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children’s books, playing cards and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

• IntroductionWhat’s New?Why Watch Birds in Florida?Observation Strategies: Tips to Identify BirdsBird BasicsBird Color VariablesBird NestsWho Builds the Nest?FledgingWhy Birds MigrateHow Do Birds Migrate?How to Use This GuideRange MapsSample PagesThe BirdsBlackBlack and WhiteBlueBrownGrayGreenOrangeRedWhiteYellowBirding on the InternetChecklist/Index by SpeciesObservation NotesMore for the South by Stan TekielaAbout the Author

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