Birds of Ohio Field Guide: Bird Identification Guides

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.

Introduction

• What's New?
• Why Watch Birds in Ohio?
• Observation Strategies: Tips for Identifying Birds
• Bird Basics
• Bird Color Variables
• Bird Nests
• Who Builds the Nest?
• Fledging
• Why Birds Migrate
• How Birds Migrate
• How to Use This Guide
• Range Maps

Sample Pages

The Birds

• Black
• Black and White
• Blue
• Brown
• Gray
• Green
• Orange
• Red
• White
• Yellow

Birding on the Internet

Checklist/Index by Species

Observation Notes

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