Whether it’s cold, or sunny, raining or snowing, you can still scratch that birding itch in a Midwestern winter.
If you’re ready to venture outside, grab a copy of “Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds” and “A Key to Missouri Trees in Winter.” While the trees and bushes are bare, it’s a great time to look for last year’s bird nests. With these books, you can identify the nest species and tree it’s in.
Winter is a great time to plan next year’s garden projects. We have quite a few books on gardening with native plants. “Gardening for the Birds” is an extensive guide to native plants and the critters that appreciate them.
You can bring a little of the outside into your home or car with the relaxing audio from the digital streaming audiobook, “Winter Wren and Other Birds Songs”. Or use “The Singing Life of Birds,” and the accompanying CD to sharpen your bird identification skills.
If you just want to settle in your favorite reading chair under a cozy blanket, you can read about birds. Take a look at the complete list for more ideas.
Image credit: Winter Bird via Wikimedia Commons (license)
