The Kids' Guide to Birds of Virginia

Get the children’ s field guide to 87 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 87 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

• 87 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

Introduction

• Cool Birds in Virginia
• Body Basics of a Bird
• Amazing Nests
• Who Built That Nest?
• Attracting Birds with Feeders
• How to Use This Guide
• Sample Pages

The Birds

• Black
• Black & White
• Blue
• Brown
• Gray
• Green
• Orange
• Red
• White
• Yellow

Bird Food Fun for the Family

• Starter Snacks and Fruit Treats
• Easy Bird Food Recipes
• Make Your Own Suet
• Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects

More Activities for the Bird-Minded

• Help Birds Build Their Nests
• Make a Bird Watch List
• Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts
• Build Your Very Own Birdhouse
• Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
• Take a Birding Trip
• Practice Good Birding

Community Science Projects
Learning About Birding on the Internet
Glossary
Checklist/Index by Species
About the Author