Learn to attract and feed cardinals with this USA-focused pocket-sized guide.
The vibrant red of the male Northern Cardinal is stunning any time of year – and nothing is more beautiful than the early spring duets of cardinals singing their hearts out. 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 cardinals.
The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you'll learn all about cardinals: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you'll be introduced to the seeds and other foods-such as grains, legumes, and mixes – that keep cardinals coming back. In the third Learn to attract and feed cardinals with this USA-focused pocket-sized guide.<br><br>The vibrant red of the male Northern Cardinal is stunning any time of year-and nothing is more beautiful than the early spring duets of cardinals singing their hearts out. 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 cardinals.<br><br>The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you'll learn all about cardinals: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you'll be introduced to the seeds and other foods-such as grains, legumes, and mixes-that keep cardinals coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders cardinals prefer and why. You'll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting cardinals.<br><br>Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that cardinals will love. Then enjoy Stan's cardinal photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding cardinals!section, Stan tells you which feeders cardinals prefer and why. You'll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting cardinals.
Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that cardinals will love. Then enjoy Stan's cardinal photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding cardinals!
All About Cardinals
Facts
Range & Habitat
Songs & Calls
Nests
Eggs, Chicks & Juveniles
Cardinal Trivia
Feeding Cardinals
Seeds, Grains & Legumes
Mixes
Other Foods
Storing Birdseed
Feeding Q&A
Bird Feeders
Feeder Types
Placing Feeders
Food & Feeder Quick-Chart
Maintaining Feeders & Good Practices
Cleaning Your Feeders
Protecting Cardinals
About the Author
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.