Today after spotting a breath-taking, vibrant little blue bird in the yard, I thought: “cool, that’s an Indigo Bunting”.  Then the second-guessing started, as this little bird did not have black wings.  What was it?  To answer my question, I fished out an old field guide that had been given to me as a gift many years ago. There was my answer…a Blue Grosbeak juvenile!  I don’t think I’d ever seen one before in the yard.

Even for avid birders, bird books always come in handy.  They’re an excellent reference when trying to identify unusual species that may visit bird feeders.  They make excellent and lasting gifts that will be used over the years.  Stokes and Petersons are just two of the better known authors of bird books.  Filled with terrific photos, and useful information, you’re bound to find your questions answered here!