Guides

Make bird watching even more enjoyable! With Michigan’s best-selling bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to...

The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who apprec...

The Great Lakes State is the permanent or migratory home of 442 species of birds, including the state bird – the American robin. This beautifully i...

Kids love the thrill of discovery—especially when it comes to bugs. Become a young entomologist. Learn all about bees, butterflies, spiders, and ot...

Some wild edible plants have poisonous look-alikes, and it is important to know the difference when harvesting. Edible Wild Plants is a simplifie...

Jump-start curiosity with this take-along field guide for children ages 4 and up. From worms, birds, and spiders to trees, flowers, and clouds, you...

This foldout bee guide is compact and ready for use as soon as you need it. Perfect for backpack or glovebox. Common Bees of Eastern North America ...

Incredible, outrageous, unbelievable facts about birds! You love birds. They’re beautiful. They’re graceful. They’re a wonder to observe. Yet ev...

The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Michigan features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. ...

Looking for a fun and educational way to spend some time indoors? Check out the Bees and Butterflies Playing Cards! This beautiful deck of cards fe...

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

A fascinating look at North America’s famous natural spectaclesBird Migration captivates us. Where are the birds going? How far will they fly? H...

This stunning photographic guide will have butterfly enthusiasts of all ages aflutter. Judy Burris and Wayne Richards include more than 400 full-co...

An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts....

In this little pocket guide professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about hummingbirds—...

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. ...

At the cabin, in the garden or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. When you see a common bird, flip open the colored tab and browse ...

Pollinators in Michigan include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautif...

“Tallamy lays out all you need to know to participate in one of the great conservation projects of our time. Read it and get started!” —Elizabeth ...

Experience the thrill of observing nature's most captivating backyard visitors! Birding is a pastime that anyone can enjoy, and now is the time ...

We are excited to announce the publication of Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses! Our resident birding expert and founder "Bird Man Mel" Toellner and ...

The Eastern Bluebird’s blend of sky blue and rusty orange is a happy splash of color in any backyard or garden. Easily tamed and full of personalit...

This indestructible, waterproof, folding guide provides just what the beginning sky gazer needs to look for during each of the four seasons. It i...

Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist, these Folding Guides offer insta...