Cardinals are some of the most recognizable birds. Males are a vibrant red, and both males and females sport feathered crests on their head. There’s a lot to discover about these small songbirds. Their urge to nourish their young is so strong that they’ve been observed feeding other birds and even goldfish! This volume, written in the style of a young bird watcher’s journal, is an entertaining way to learn about the behaviors and life cycle of the cardinal. Essential science vocabulary, interesting facts, and beautiful photographs will enchant readers and inspire them to bird-watch themselves.

Every aspect of a species' life in the wild -- courtship, nesting, brooding, communication, foraging, flying, fighting -- is covered in text by a leading ornithologist, and photographs by top nature photographers.

"In this elegant narrative, celebrated naturalist Ted Floyd guides you through a year of becoming a better birder. Choosing 200 top avian species to teach key lessons, Floyd introduces a new, holistic approach to bird watching and shows how to use the tools of the 21st century to appreciate the natural world we inhabit together whether city, country or suburbs." -- From book jacket.

Cardinals are some of the most recognizable birds. Males are a vibrant red, and both males and females sport feathered crests on their head. There’s a lot to discover about these small songbirds. Their urge to nourish their young is so strong that they’ve been observed feeding other birds and even goldfish! This volume, written in the style of a young bird watcher’s journal, is an entertaining way to learn about the behaviors and life cycle of the cardinal. Essential science vocabulary, interesting facts, and beautiful photographs will enchant readers and inspire them to bird-watch themselves.

A joyful and informative guide to birdwatching for budding young birders from an award-winning author-illustrator duo. How do you find a bird? There are so many ways! Begin by watching. And listening. And staying quiet, so quiet you can hear your own heartbeat. Soon you’ll see that there are birds everywhere—up in the sky, down on the ground, sometimes even right in front of you just waiting to be discovered! Young bird lovers will adore this lushly illustrated introduction to how to spot and observe our feathered friends. It features more than fifty different species, from the giant whooping crane to the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird, and so many in between, and a detailed author’s note provides even more information about birding for curious readers. This celebration of the wondrous variety, colors, and sounds of the avian world is sure to have children grabbing their binoculars and heading outside to explore.

This field guide, organized by color, features full-color photographs and information to help readers quickly and easily identify the Virginia birds they see.

Identify New Jersey birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make bird-watching in New Jersey even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This handy book features 128 species of New Jersey birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 128 species: Only New Jersey birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab the Birds of New Jersey Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.