Beautiful birds that are fun and easy to watch, these familiar waders are great for beginning birdwatchers. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Herons Egrets Bitterns” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube See Also: Bitterns Birds of the Bible – Heron Birds of the Bible – Bittern CLASS – AVES, Order –PELECANIFORMES, Family … Continue reading
Range Maps
Range maps provide a wealth of useful and interesting information in a simple visual form, once you learn a few basic ground rules for using them. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Range Maps” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube
Topography of a Bird
In this case, topography refers not to mountains and valleys but to the parts of a bird. A basic knowledge of how birds are put together is incredibly useful in appreciating and identifying them. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Topography of a Bird” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube
Ducks, Geese, Swans
Web-footed and water-loving, this large, diverse, and gregarious group of birds is a favorite of birders and nonbirders alike. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Ducks, Geese, Swans” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube See Also: Birds of the Bible – Swan
Wild Turkey
An iconic American game bird, the Wild Turkey is one of the largest and surely one of the most distinctive members of our avifauna. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Wild Turkey” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube
Raptors ID
As exciting as they are, raptors pose a number of identification challenges. This video will help you identify hawks, falcons, and their relatives. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Raptors ID” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube
Raptors Overview
The diurnal birds of prey—hawks, falcons, and their relatives—are famous for their beauty, power, and command of the air. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Raptors Overview” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube
Peregrine Falcon
Often cited as one of the world’s fastest birds, the Peregrine Falcon is a formidable predator by any standard. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Peregrine Falcon” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube See Also: Birds of the Bible – Falcons Birds of the Bible – Falcons II Falcons Falcon Family Photos Falcon … Continue reading
How to Identify Birds
Everyone wants to know of a bird: What is it? Here’s how to start answering that question.Everyone wants to know of a bird: What is it? Here’s how to start answering that question. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “How to Identify Birds” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube
Gulls and Terns
Graceful, water-loving aerialists, gulls and terns are constant companions at the water’s edge. Rather than an exhaustive identification seminar, this video focuses on the range of variation within this elegant group. Back to the Peterson Field Guide Video Series “Gulls and Terns” Video is from petersonfieldguides at YouTube See Also: Birds of the Bible – … Continue reading
Foremost Naturalist in the World
Following are two videos that help describe how Roger Tory Peterson became the great Naturalist that he was and how he began to produce the famous Peterson Field Guides. I will be releasing some more videos soon that will be placed in the birdwatching category. Peterson Field Guides has recently begun producing short videos on … Continue reading