The splash of red on black and whiteâfew backyard guests are more exciting to behold than the Downy Woodpecker. And what can capture a bird-watcherâs attention like a woodpecker drumming against a tree? 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 woodpeckers, from flickers to sapsuckers.
The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, youâll learn all about woodpeckers: facts, range, habitat, calls, nests, and more. Up next, youâll be introduced to suet and other foodsâsuch as seeds and grainsâthat keep woodpeckers coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders woodpeckers prefer and why. Youâll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting woodpeckers.
Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that woodpeckers will love. Then enjoy Stanâs woodpecker photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding woodpeckers!
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, childrenâs 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.