Adventure Quick Guides Bird Feathers & Eggs of the Northeast: Identify 40 Species of Common Backyard Birds, (Spiral-Bound)

Identify bird eggs, feathers, and nests with this pocket-size booklet, organized by feather size for convenience of use.

Whether you're a tracker who studies animal signs, a bird watcher, a gardener, or simply someone who appreciates nature and its curiosities, keep this handy guide close at hand. Written by award-winning author, photographer, and naturalist Stan Tekiela and designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by birds' typical feather sizes for quick identification. Narrow your choices by size, and browse through the spiral-bound booklet to identify your find.

The detailed photographs cover 40 species: backyard birds like the American Goldfinch, game birds like the Wild Turkey, and water birds like the Mallard. Each entry includes information about the bird's eggs, nest, and feathers. Plus, you'll appreciate basic information about egg anatomy, feather anatomy, and why it's illegal to collect bird eggs, feathers, and nests.

Bring this lightweight quick guide along on your next hike, camping trip, or walk in the park, and discover which birds have been there and which birds you still might see. The content is applicable to the Northeast states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Quick Guide Features:

• Pocket-size format--easier than laminated foldouts


• Photographs and information about 40 common bird species


• Helpful details about egg and feather anatomy


• Tear-resistant pages that make the booklet durable