Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children’s books, 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 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.

• IntroductionCool Birds in PennsylvaniaBody Basics of a BirdAmazing NestsWho Built That Nest?Attracting Birds with FeedersHow to Use This GuideSample PagesThe BirdsBlackBlack & WhiteBlueBrownGrayGreenOrangeRedWhiteYellowBird Food Fun for the FamilyStarter Snacks and Fruit TreatsEasy Bird Food RecipesMake Your Own SuetYummy Bird-Feeding ProjectsMore Activities for the Bird-MindedHelp Birds Build Their NestsMake a Bird Watch ListSave the Birds with Hawk CutoutsBuild Your Very Own BirdhouseCreate a Bird-Friendly YardTake a Birding TripPractice Good BirdingCommunity Science ProjectsLearning About Birding on the InternetGlossaryChecklist/Index by SpeciesAbout the Author

Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children’s books, 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 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.

• IntroductionCool Birds in PennsylvaniaBody Basics of a BirdAmazing NestsWho Built That Nest?Attracting Birds with FeedersHow to Use This GuideSample PagesThe BirdsBlackBlack & WhiteBlueBrownGrayGreenOrangeRedWhiteYellowBird Food Fun for the FamilyStarter Snacks and Fruit TreatsEasy Bird Food RecipesMake Your Own SuetYummy Bird-Feeding ProjectsMore Activities for the Bird-MindedHelp Birds Build Their NestsMake a Bird Watch ListSave the Birds with Hawk CutoutsBuild Your Very Own BirdhouseCreate a Bird-Friendly YardTake a Birding TripPractice Good BirdingCommunity Science ProjectsLearning About Birding on the InternetGlossaryChecklist/Index by SpeciesAbout the Author

Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children’s books, 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 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.

• IntroductionCool Birds in PennsylvaniaBody Basics of a BirdAmazing NestsWho Built That Nest?Attracting Birds with FeedersHow to Use This GuideSample PagesThe BirdsBlackBlack & WhiteBlueBrownGrayGreenOrangeRedWhiteYellowBird Food Fun for the FamilyStarter Snacks and Fruit TreatsEasy Bird Food RecipesMake Your Own SuetYummy Bird-Feeding ProjectsMore Activities for the Bird-MindedHelp Birds Build Their NestsMake a Bird Watch ListSave the Birds with Hawk CutoutsBuild Your Very Own BirdhouseCreate a Bird-Friendly YardTake a Birding TripPractice Good BirdingCommunity Science ProjectsLearning About Birding on the InternetGlossaryChecklist/Index by SpeciesAbout the Author