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.
Introduction
* What's New?
* Why Watch Birds in Maine?
* 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
More for Maine by Stan Tekiela
About the Author
