Stan Tekiela's field guides are the best introduction to birds, mammals, and other wildlife. They are easy to use, beautifully illustrated, and contain a wealth of information.
Identify Maine’s birds with confidence using this color-coded field guide. Featuring 125 local species with stunning full-page photos, helpful comparison tips, and expert naturalist notes that reveal the stories behind each bird. Lightweight, practical, and perfect for coastal walks or backyard discoveries.
$14.95
There’s something magical about spotting a flash of yellow darting through the pines or hearing an unfamiliar call across the salt marsh. With Birds of Maine Field Guide by renowned naturalist Stan Tekiela, identifying your feathered neighbors becomes a joy rather than a puzzle.
This isn’t one of those overwhelming guides crammed with birds you’ll never see in Maine. Stan has done the work for you, featuring 125 species that actually live here—from the rocky coast of Perkins Cove to the inland forests. The genius? It’s organized by color. Spot a red bird? Flip to the red section. Simple as that.
Each species gets a full-page photograph—crisp, stunning images that show the bird as you’ll actually see it in nature, not some awkward museum pose. The “compare” feature is a lifesaver when you’re trying to distinguish between similar species (we’re looking at you, sparrows). And Stan’s Notes? Pure gold. These are the naturalist tidbits that transform bird-watching from mere identification into genuine understanding.
This second edition brings updated range maps, new species, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting to notice the remarkable diversity in your backyard, this guide is lightweight enough for any hiking pack and comprehensive enough to become your trusted companion.
Perfect for exploring the Marginal Way, your local nature preserve, or simply making sense of the visitors at your feeder.
Stan Tekiela's field guides are the best introduction to birds, mammals, and other wildlife. They are easy to use, beautifully illustrated, and contain a wealth of information.
The organization of this book is wonderful. It's one of the easiest field guides I've used.
Stan Tekiela is a naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota. He has authored more than 190 field guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of animals and plants.
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12 Perkins Cove Rd,
Ogunquit, ME 03907
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