Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide

by Stan Tekiela

Make bird watching in North Carolina and South Carolina even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in the Carolinas. This book features 140 species of Carolina birds, 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. Fact-filled information, a compare feature, range maps, and detailed photographs help to ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Ornithology, Birds, Natural History, Science, Biology

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Author, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series and many easy-to-use identification guides for the U.S. Over the last 30 years he has authored around 200 field guides, quick guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti found across the U.S. and in Canada.

Stan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota, and he has received national and regional awards for his books and photography. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.

Stan leads instructional photo workshops and wildlife tours across the U.S. for both beginner and advanced photographers. He also gives detailed presentations about wildlife, complete with his award-winning photographs, to audiences of all sizes across the country.

Reviews

[emily gielshire · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is my sunroom bible. i bring it everywhere i go in the carolinas. i feel naked merely seeing a bird on a fenceline without it.

[Elizabeth Peacock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my go to field guide to identify NC birds. I love that it is so easy to use. It is organized by color of bird, and only includes birds in the Carolinas, which makes it simple to narrow down exactly the bird you are trying to identify. It’s compact size makes it easy to bring on travels. An excellent resource!

[Lorraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book is organized by bird color, an easier approach for me to identify unknown birds.

[Barbara Woodard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this book when I started seeing lots of different birds at my bird feeder. It’s very easy to find the bird you are looking for. First, chose the pages based on the color of the bird, then look for the size of the bird. There are all sorts of facts about each bird, what part of the state they live, what they eat, their mating habits, etc. If the bird changes color seasonally, or if the female is a different color (Mallards), it’s cross-referenced in the alternate color pages. I didn’t realize how much fun birdwatching could be until I started using this book! One of the most interesting things I learned was why many male birds have more vibrant colors than the females. In fact, some females look nothing like their male counterpart (Red Wing Blackbirds). I recommend getting a good pair of binoculars with this book because you will be amazed at the beautiful colors you may not be able to see from a distance, especially with your smaller birds (Hummingbirds) or birds in flight.

[OneDayI'll · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've actually had these books for years but I got them back out recently to learn more about the yard I share with the wildlife. We have a feeder, well, actually a multilevel feeder, with a variety of seeds, nuts, dried fruits, and mealworms available. I love being able to identify what types of birds visit.

[Michelle]

I loved this book. I am a bird watcher and this book came in handy when I had my feeders up :-)

[John]

Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide, Second Edition: Companion to Birds of the Carolinas Audio CDs by Stan Tekiela (2004)

[John]

Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide, Second Edition: Companion to Birds of the Carolinas Audio CDs by Stan Tekiela (2004)

[Courtney Temple · Rating 5 out of 5]

Connor is an amateur ornithologist. So I had to get this for him. Excellent reference, beautiful pictures. Easy to use! Too bad it doesn't sing to you, though.

[Emily Ridgley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful in identifying local birds and their feeding needs.

[Ramona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful for identifying NC bird species. Great photos, good details