Learn to attract and feed a variety finches with this pocket-sized guide.
The bold yellow color of the male American Goldfinch is a welcome sight in any summer garden. And the pleasing songs and high-pitched calls of all the finches truly bring your yard to life. You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your backyard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about finches, from crossbills to grosbeaks.
The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about finches: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to the seeds and other foods—such as grains and mixes—that keep finches coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders finches prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting finches.
Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that finches will love. Then enjoy Stan’s finch photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding finches!
Tabla de materias
All About Finches
- Facts
- Range & Habitat
- Songs & Calls
- Nests
- Eggs, Chicks & Juveniles
- Finch Trivia
Feeding Finches
- Seeds & Grains
- Mixes
- Storing Birdseed
- Feeding Q&A
Bird Feeders
- Feeder Types
- Placing Feeders
Food & Feeder Quick-Chart
Maintaining Feeders & Good Practices
- Cleaning Your Feeders
- Protecting Finches
About the Author
Sobre el autor
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field 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 in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. 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.
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