Birds of Ohio Field Guide

by Stan Tekiela

Make bird watching in Ohio 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 Ohio. This book features 111 species of Ohio 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: Reference, Birds, Nonfiction, Animals, Science

296 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1999

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

[Susan Paxton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent field guide for common Oho birds, now in its third edition published this year. Convenient size to fit in a camera bag or glovebox or by the window, the clever organization by color(s) of the bird makes it easy to leaf through and find the bird you're looking for. This means that often male and female birds are in different spots, but each gender includes a thumbnail of the other and a page reference. The information is succinct and accurate, the color photographs beautiful, well chosen, and printed clearly. I've found it extremely helpful and recommend it for any bird watcher in Ohio or indeed neighboring states.

[AMD · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whether you are already into nature, or want to be, this is a great little kit to learn about a big part of nature all around us. Birds are everywhere, beautiful and filled with song. This field guide fits perfectly in my daypack when I go walking at the local nature center, out for a long hiking trip or even in my own backyard. The book is filled with well written information accompanied by great photos. Listening to the audiobook makes hiking more relaxing by being more aware of the environment of nature surrounding you. A great way to unwind from today's over-hectic lifestyles is to reconnect with nature and this kit and a walk in your neighborhood will provide that relaxation. I even love to read or listen to this on my front porch on spring and summer mornings with tea while seeing what wonderful birds surround my home.

[Bec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easily locate most birds quickly. There are excellent tips and info on nesting and feeding habits. We have 3 feeders out back and we keep this handy as new feathered friends are stopping by all the time. And all this time I thought they were just sparrows!

[Lab · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is very useful, and it is sorted by color,

[Valleri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredibly helpful guide to identifying local birds in Ohio. The sections are color-coded and there are multiple cross-references that provide additional assistance.

[Christine D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative, well done

[Kevin Wackerly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must have field guide. Different ways to search.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this field guide! I think it is especially helpful for those new to birding!

[MaryJane Santos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Use it daily.

[Terry F · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good aid for birders or anyone curious about the birds in their backyard. I don't know the identity of waterfowl and this has been a good aid in my advancement of knowledge.

[Kim Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect bird watching guide. My husband and I are enjoying looking for each bird in the book.

[Brandon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative field guide. This has helped me identify lots of birds that come to my yard and eat and frolick. It has also helped me to learn some things to tell genders apart, like male House Sparrows have a brown beard whereas the female is more ordinary in coloration.

[Tessas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the clarity of description and the accurate photos. Thanks to this book, I finally figured out the difference between a hairy and a downy woodpecker!

[James Violand · Rating 4 out of 5]

An adequate guide for beginning birders in Ohio. What did you expect?

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good pictures and useful information.