50 Things to Know About Birds in Wisconsin: Birding in the Badger State (50 Things to Know About Birds and Birdwatching: Birdwatching guides, bird identification tips, and regional bird books) - Softcover

Lincoln, Carly; Know, 50 Things To

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798517993908

Publisher: Independently published, 2021

Synopsis

How many bird species visit Wisconsin’s Horicon Marsh? Where can I see sandhill cranes in Wisconsin? What is the state bird of Wisconsin? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, then this book is for you...

50 Things to Know about the Birds in Wisconsin by Author Carly Lincoln offers a fun and informative approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds in the nations Dairyland. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your list, there will be some of that, but this book takes another approach and adds bite-size birding facts with a smattering of unique-to-my-tribe insights about common birds. Here I present you with a regional view of the state and help you locate the habitats and special locations on your quest for Wisconsin birds. From this view, I will help you find a diverse community of birds and celebrate the personalities of each species. Wisconsin has an extraordinary geography, and a great overlap in breeding and wintering ranges for many species. The state is uniquely positioned to offer a variety of habitats with irruptive specialties throughout the year. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, understanding the birds you see every day in their habitat brings a greater appreciation to the art of bird watching.

This book will help you learn which habitats you should visit to find the species you are most interested in such as cranes, raptors, and even some rare birds. There are also helpful hints for making some of the more challenging bird identifications. By the time you finish this book, you will be equipped with intriguing facts and unique Indigenous insights on the everyday birds you thought you knew …. So grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did.

About this title

About the Author

A Wisconsin native, born into the Ho-Chunk tribe, Carly grew up in Baraboo Wisconsin, between the International Crane Foundation and the rare hills and valleys of Devil's Lake State Park. As a child she spent long weekends with grandparents, near the Necedah wildlife refuge, walking the marshy and heavily wooded terrain looking for wildlife, unicorns, and Bigfoot. A citizen of the world, Carly enjoys the magic of nature, rugged adventures, and people-watching for absolutely no reason.

From the Back Cover

Discover the birds of Wisconsin with this beginner-friendly birding guide.
Are you curious about the birds you see in your backyard, neighborhood, parks, lakes, forests, or wetlands? Do you want to learn more about Wisconsin's native, common, seasonal, and migratory birds? Are you looking for a birding book that is simple, practical, and enjoyable to read?
If so, 50 Things to Know About Birds in Wisconsin: Birding in the Badger State is for you.
This birding guide introduces readers to birds found throughout Wisconsin, including helpful details about their appearance, behavior, habitats, food sources, and when you may be most likely to see them.
In these pages, you will discover:
This book is ideal for beginners, travelers, nature lovers, backyard birdwatchers, and anyone who wants an easy introduction to birding in Wisconsin.
Whether you are planning a birdwatching trip, learning about local wildlife, or looking for a thoughtful gift for a bird lover, this book will help you see Wisconsin's birds in a new way.
Pick up your copy today and start exploring the birds of the Badger State.

From the Inside Flap

Wisconsin is a rewarding state for birdwatchers. From forests, lakes, wetlands, rivers, prairies, and backyards to parks and migration routes, the Badger State offers many opportunities to notice and enjoy birds throughout the year.
50 Things to Know About Birds in Wisconsin: Birding in the Badger State introduces readers to Wisconsin's birdlife in a clear, approachable way. This book is designed for beginners, casual birdwatchers, travelers, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the birds they may see across the state.
Inside, readers will find helpful information about bird identification, habitats, food sources, behavior, seasonal patterns, and places where birds may be observed. Each section shares practical details and interesting facts that make birdwatching easier to understand and more enjoyable.
Whether you are watching birds from your window, walking through a local park, visiting a lake, exploring a nature preserve, or planning a birding trip in Wisconsin, this book can help you build confidence and curiosity.
By the end of this book, readers will have a better understanding of Wisconsin's birds and a deeper appreciation for the wildlife found throughout the Badger State.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798517993908
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 90