Bird-watching is one of life's simple joys. Seeing a colorful friend flit about your backyard brings feelings of excitement, gladness, and contentment. Stan Tekiela understands the thrill of bird-watching. The award-winning author and naturalist has been studying and photographing backyard birds for more than 25 years. Here, he guides you through the wonderful lives of the most popular, most beloved species--like the American Goldfinch, the Northern Cardinal, and the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. His incomparable photography captures the birds in action and depicts behaviors that are sure to...

The birds of North America are amazing

With more than 900 different kinds of birds in the United States and Canada, bird watchers across the continent bear witness to plenty of incredible species. From the smallest owl to the world's fastest animal, our bird population is quite diverse. Stan Tekiela has been studying and photographing these birds for more than 25 years. Here, the award-winning author and naturalist showcases 27 of the most unique, unusual, and entertaining species on the planet. His incomparable photography captures the birds in action and depicts behaviors that...