Kids' Guide to Birds of Virginia: Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool Birds

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Get the children's field guide to 86 bird species in Virginia, organized by color to help kids identify them.

Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Virginia Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids' Guide to Birds of Virginia features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan's cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this a wonderful introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Old Dominion!

Inside You'll Find

• 86 of the most common and important Virginia birds to know
• Species organized by color for quick and easy identification
• Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird
• Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan's cool facts, and more
• BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy

Author Bio

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.