This 3rd edition includes 14 new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information in Stan's Notes and much more!

Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Minnesota Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for decades. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids' Guide to Birds of Minnesota features 85 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...

Danielle Jacobson offers an approach to Minnesota wildlife that most authors don't tell you. In these pages you will discover what it is like to live in Minnesota and see these birds as if you are living and experiencing them yourself. This book will help you learn to respect wildlife from a distance, and appreciate the unspoken connection between birds and people.

"Come and meet a flock of birds from Minnesota and learn what makes each bird special and unique--just like you! From cardinals to loons, this book features illustrations and facts about 20 common birds you can see in backyards and parks around Minnesota. It encourages the reader to connect with nature, bird facts and see their own inner beauty." -- Provided by publisher.

Minnesota lies at the crossroads of four major landscapes -- prairie grasslands, deciduous woods, coniferous forest and aspen parkland. Each area has distinct habitats for plants and animals and offers unique opportunities for viewing birds.