Stokes Guide to Observing Insect Lives

Stokes Guide to Observing Insect Lives
Author: Donald Stokes
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 371
Release: 1984-04-30
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780316817271

With these handy paperback reference guides, illustrated throughout with black-and-white line drawings, nature watchers know what to look for and how to interpret what they see. Whether carried into the field or consulted at home, these books provide readers with fascinating facts and insights into the behavior of birds and wildlife. With more than 3 million copies of their books sold to date, Donald and Lillian Stokes are increasingly recognized and celebrated as America's preeminent authorities on nature and birding.

A Guide to Observing Insect Lives

A Guide to Observing Insect Lives
Author: Donald W. Stokes
Publisher: Little Brown
Total Pages: 371
Release: 1983
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780316817240

Centering on a significant observable "event" in the life of each of the nearly 100 insects covered, this guide is organized by season and provides the latest scientific information and clearly drawn illustrations of the insects and their habitats

The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada

The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada
Author: Lillian Q. Stokes
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2024-09-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0316420034

Learn all you need to know about identifying and attracting finches with this comprehensive, gloriously colorful field guide from America’s foremost authorities on birds and nature. Following the extraordinary finch superflight of 2020-2021, birders across the country became obsessed with finches. With The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada, you can gain expert knowledge on these beautiful birds and bring them into your own yard. This fully illustrated guide tells you all you need to know about attracting, observing, and protecting finches. The book also includes: A special section on endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper finches, plus other rare and vagrant species Detailed identification information on each finch species’ plumages, subspecies, and voice The most complete and up-to-date range maps, including maps of core occurrence and irruption ranges for all red crossbill call types, which have never before been published in a guide Complete life history information Scientific studies on finch migrations and conservation More than 345 stunning full-color photographs and over 50 range maps covering 43 species

The Stokes Birdfeeder Book

The Stokes Birdfeeder Book
Author: Lillian Q. Stokes
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2008-11-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0316049565

Copiously illustrated with maps, line drawings, and full-color photographs, this large format paperback book contains the essential information that backyard nature enthusiasts want and need to select feeders and understand the basics of birdfeeding. Now you can start to enjoy the birds at your feeder more than you ever have before! This book will help you in three important ways: You can attract more birds by following our easy method of providing the Four Basic Feeders. If you are just starting out, we offer helpful tips for choosing the best feeders and the birds' favorite foods. You can become an expert at identifying your feeder birds with this book. There is a beautiful color photograph of both male and female for each bird, accompanied by identification clues. You can understand the behavior of birds at your feeder, because for each bird there is a chapter filled with fascinating information about its life. Don't let another day go by without starting on this path to a richer experience at your feeders. Also included is your own Bird Feeder Journal.

Stokes Backyard Bird Book

Stokes Backyard Bird Book
Author: Donald W. Stokes
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781579548643

A compilation of Stokes bird feeder book ... Stokes hummingbird book ... Stokes birdhouse book ... and Stokes bird gardening book.

The Hummingbird Book

The Hummingbird Book
Author: Lillian Q. Stokes
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2008-11-16
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 031604847X

Attract amazing hummingbirds to your backyard! With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny jewel-like birds to your own yard. With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny, jewel-like birds to your own yard. The Stokes Hummingbird Book provides all the information you need to bring hummingbirds up close, identify them, and understand their fascinating and varied behavior. The book includes: Range maps and full-color photographs to help you identify and locate hummingbirds Information on how to select the proper feeders, what to use in them, when to put them up, and when to take them down Advice on what flowers to plant to attract hummingbirds in your part of the country Amazing facts about hummingbirds, such as how fast they fly and how much they weigh Guidelines for photographing hummingbirds Complete information on hummingbird behavior, including flight displays, breeding habits, and feeding A special section on attracting orioles, with photographs and behavior guides for each of the eight species found in North America A resource list for hummingbird supplies

The Complete Birdhouse Book

The Complete Birdhouse Book
Author: Lillian Q. Stokes
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2009-09-26
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 031608493X

Attract beautiful nesting birds to your backyard with this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide from America's foremost authorities on birds and nature. Experience the joy of watching baby birds being raised just outside your door. With the Stokes Birdhouse Book, you'll learn everything you need to know to bring nesting birds close and gain a fascinating glimpse of their family life. This beautifully illustrated guide includes comprehensive information on how to: Buy or build a successful birdhouse -- complete, easy-to-follow plans are included, along with a chart giving recommended birdhouse dimensions for each species Locate your birdhouse properly Attract bluebirds, purple martins, and many other birds Monitor boxes and control predators Observe and understand the breeding and nesting behaviors of the birds in your yards

The Northwest Nature Guide

The Northwest Nature Guide
Author: James Luther Davis
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2009-01-06
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1604691514

From winter whale watching to autumn seabirding, The Northwest Nature Guide offers more than 170 best bets for wildlife adventures throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia—as well as your own backyard. With contagious enthusiasm and irrepressible humor, James Luther Davis shares his insider tips, helpful maps, and experience to guarantee readers know where they need to go to see nature at its peak every month of the year. Whatever the season and no matter the weather, Davis entices nature lovers of all ages to discover what they might otherwise miss. The intrepid may find the three-toed woodpecker or even Sasquatch. The inquisitive will learn why auks fly but penguins don't. Everyone will discover outdoor adventures that revitalize, inspire, and renew their appreciation for nature. Whether it's tidepooling by the shore, newt pursuit in the woods, or trailing bighorn sheep in the mountains, this practical guide helps make the most of every fresh-air opportunity.

Tracks & Sign of Insects & Other Invertebrates

Tracks & Sign of Insects & Other Invertebrates
Author: Charley Eiseman
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 594
Release: 2010
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0811736245

The first-ever reference to the sign left by insects and other North American invertebrates includes descriptions and almost 1,000 color photos of tracks, egg cases, nests, feeding signs, galls, webs, burrows, and signs of predation. Identification is made to the family level, sometimes to the genus or species. It's an invaluable guide for wildlife professionals, naturalists, students, and insect specialists.