Bird Guides

Welcome to the wonderful world of backyard birding! This exciting activity is perfect for kids of all ages and can be enjoyed by the whole family. ...

Profiling more than 350 of the most commonly seen birds in eastern North America, this handy photographic field guide brings each species t...

The Great Lakes’ watershed is the permanent or migratory home of over 450 species of birds, including the iconic common loon, whose haunting call c...

Provides a step-by-step instructions for creating bird habitats, including planning and maintaining your birdscape, selecting water features, and c...

At the cabin or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. When you see a bird of prey, flip open the labeled tab and browse real photograp...

The Perfect Birding CompanionEnjoy a variety of options for recording your favorite moments: Note which birds you see, and when and where yo...

The flaming orange of the male Baltimore Oriole is always splendid to see. And the oriole’s familiar series of whistle songs pleasantly reminds us ...

Nests are among the most amazing dwelling places in the entire animal kingdom. Few creatures craft such brilliant and involved homes as...

Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Michigan is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wi...

Undoubtedly the finest guide to North American birds. The publication of The Sibley Guide to Birds in 2000 quickly established David All...

Birders habitually record their sightings while in the field, noting the time and location of the sighting and the type of bird they saw. T...

Loons are truly wonderful, worthy of commemoration. Stunning to look at and personable enough to get to know, loons have captured our hearts. This ...

Enjoying Cardinals More will help with attracting and watching cardinals in your yard. Cardinals songs, sounds and behavior are described. Each 32-...

The Stokes Beginner's Guides, intended for beginning nature lovers of all ages, offer a wealth of identification and behavior information in a port...

A behind-the-scenes look at a hospital for severely injured turtles.Turtles have been around for 220 million years -- longer than dinosaurs. But no...

The vibrant red of the male Northern Cardinal is stunning any time of year—and nothing is more beautiful than the early spring duets of cardinals s...

Welcome to Drawn to Birds, the bird book for people who love birds! This beautiful and unique watercolor sketchbook captures the enchan...

How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the ...

Tracking Made Easy – from the Backyard to the BackwoodsYou’ve seen animal tracks while hiking, camping, or even in your backyard. Now learn what ma...

David Allen Sibley wrote and illustrated this book to help every inquisitive birder, from novice to expert. Whether you can identify six birds or...

This guide offers information on the basic types of nest structures, typical nesting habits for each species, how many eggs a nest may contain, wha...

This guide profiles 40 common feeder birds found in Northeast along with feeder types and recommended foods for attracting each species.

 Award-winning photographer Stan Tekiela takes you into the fascinating world of cranes, herons and egrets. His striking photography captures ...

Bird-watching is one of life’s simple joys. Seeing a colorful friend flit about your backyard brings feelings of excitement, gladness, and con...