IDENTIFY BIRDS BY PICTURE
Whether you are out on a walk or sitting on the deck identifying a bird you see or hear can be a daunting or even intimidating task. Being able to identify birds visiting your feeders is a great way to know how you can further accommodate them or recognize which ones aren't showing up. We offer a variety of resources both in-store and below to get your started on your journey:
Birds of Kansas Field Guide by Stan Tekiela
While we carry a variety of books in our store our personal favorite for Kansas birding is the Birds of Kansas Field Guide.
"Learn to identify birds in Kansas, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This book features 115 species of Kansas birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out.
Book Features:
- 115 species: Only Kansas birds
- Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section
- Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes
- Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts
- Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images
This field guide includes the most common and important species to know, professional photographs and range maps, relevant information, and plenty of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Kansas Field Guide for your next birding adventure―to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see."
Great Plains Nature Center
The Great Plains Nature Center is a cooperative project between the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, City of Wichita, and the Friends of the Great Plains Nature Center nonprofit organization. These Partners share a common goal of providing opportunities for the public to investigate, understand and develop an appreciation for wildlife and the environment, while promoting sound stewardship of natural resources.
As well as hosting events and programs they offer free downloadable guides to for different Kansas resources, animals, and plants.
Cornell Lab also offers a free online guide for North American species of birds, as well as free courses to help you become better at identifying birds on your own. The most valuable thing they offer, besides research, is the Merlin ID App. Merlin allows you to identify birds on your phone through its camera or microphone, or ever view birds you should be able to find nearby.
