Winging it: A Beginner's Guide to Birds of The Southwest

Why are some house finches so red? How do chickadees and nuthatches survive the winter? Where does the great horned owl spend the day? ""Winging It"" answers these and other questions about bird behaviour. This introductory bird book includes descriptions of forty-two species found in the Southwest, from hummingbirds to bluebirds to sharp-shinned hawks, from birds in your backyard, to birds in the mountain forest or driest desert. Every page is filled with photographs, drawings of feathers, nests, and tracks, and true stories of kids and birds. Learn how to attract birds to your yard and how to make nectar for your hummingbird feeder. Turn to any page to learn something new about a favourite bird or use the index for easy identification of one you don't recognise. Ages 9 to 12 years.

About the Author :
Catherine Coulter is an educator who lives in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. Cynthia Coulter, a physician, lives in Omaha, Nebraska. James Coulter is a self-employed businessman who lives in Placitas, New Mexico. Vivian Coulter, is a retired science educator and author of science textbooks. She lives in Albuquerque.

Review :
""Winging It" provides an informative introduction to the lives and habits of 42 southwestern birds, grouped by habitat. . . . engaging and inspiring." "A kid-friendly beginner's book that will delight bird lovers of all ages. . . . The design of the book is pleasing and comprehensive, and includes striking, clear photographs, engaging drawings of birds, nests, eggs, and tracks, bird-related quotations, amusing stories of child-bird backyard encounters, and even a mini-glossary at each chapter's end." "Entire families and all ages with Southwest residence or affiliation will discover a treasure trove of detail in "Winging It: A Beginner's Guide To Birds Of The Southwest", an ideal guidebook, especially for the novice birdwatcher, to birds of the Southwest. . . Highly recomended." "This unique, beautifully illustrated nature book for children and young adults features 42 birds of the Southwest. Each species is portayed in meticulous detail. . . . The whole book, with its thick, glossy pages, has been created with such loving care, it might well become a classic nature book for children." ." . . a charming introduction that focuses on a very limited number of birds of the Southwest." ." . . informative and well-written book." ""Winging It" fills a relatively neglected bird guide niche, that is for the interested child reader. Yet, it is informative for any age. What a pleasure to find such a thoughtful, professional book geared to our local area." ""Winging It" provides an informative introduction to the lives and habits of 42 southwestern birds, grouped by habitat. . . engaging and inspiring." "A young reader who finishes the book will acquire a basic introduction to bird biology. Appealing in layout, colorful in design, and printed on heavy paper, this book has a strong, glossy board binding that will stand up through years of wear. Attractively priced, it belongs in every Southwestern schoool and public library, and it makes a great gift for budding young birders." "If you have or know a young person interested in birds, this is the perfect book. It is a well-presented and beautifully illustrated introduction to Southwest birds." "This is one of the neatest books of its kind that I've seen. It contains a plethora of illustrations, both drawings and photographs, and abundant scientific information about the birds of our region." "This lovely book describes 42 bird species found in the Southwest. The format includes photographs, graphics, a glossary on each bird, and fun narratives that teach where a bird lives, where it nests, and where and when it migrates. . . good bedtime reading."