Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children’s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 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.

• IntroductionWhat’s New?Why Watch Birds in New Mexico?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 by Stan TekielaAbout the Author

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Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children’s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 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.

• IntroductionWhat’s New?Why Watch Birds in New Mexico?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 by Stan TekielaAbout the Author

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Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children’s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 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.

• IntroductionWhat’s New?Why Watch Birds in New Mexico?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 by Stan TekielaAbout the Author

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