Kids' Guide to Birds of Texas

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. Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.

• IntroductionCool Birds in TexasBody Basics of a BirdAmazing NestsWho Built That Nest?Attracting Birds with FeedersHow to Use This GuideSample PagesThe BirdsBlackBlack and WhiteBlueBrownGrayGreenOrangeRedWhiteYellowBird Food Fun for the FamilyStarter Snacks and Fruit TreatsEasy Bird Food RecipesSweet Homemade NectarBirds-Go-Wild SpreadLove-It-Nutty ButterMake Your Own SuetEasy-Peasy SuetSimply Super SuetYummy Bird-Feeding ProjectsBirdseed OrnamentsPinecone Birdseed FeedersMore 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 BirdingCitizen Science ProjectsLearning About Birding on the InternetGlossaryChecklist/Index by SpeciesAbout the Author