Birds of Iowa Field Guide and Logbook: An Essential Birdwatching Guide with Identification Tips for 60 Common Bird Species in Iowa Paperback – July 7, 2025

🦅 Discover the Joy of Birdwatching in Iowa — Your Guide to 60 Fascinating Birds, Unforgettable Adventures, and a Lifelong Connection to Nature 🌽🌳Imagine watching a red-winged blackbird calling from a prairie wetland, or spotting a bald eagle soaring over the Mississippi River.Whether you’re just starting your birdwatching journey or are a lifelong birder, this guide is your trusted companion for exploring Iowa’s rich and rewarding birdlife.Written by passionate birder Alan Rintoul, who has spent years observing birds across Iowa’s rolling fields, river valleys, and forested bluffs, this guide helps you identify, enjoy, and record the incredible birds found throughout the Hawkeye State.🌿 With This Book, You’ll Gain So Much More Than Bird Knowledge…✅ Identify Iowa’s Most Common Birds – Learn how to recognize 60 of the state’s most frequently seen species, including songbirds, waterfowl, woodpeckers, and raptors.✅ Make Every Walk a Birding Adventure – Whether you’re birding at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, hiking the Loess Hills, or enjoying your own backyard, this book brings every experience to life.✅ Record Your Birdwatching Journey – Use the built-in logbook section to document sightings, notes, and seasonal changes, creating your personal birding story.✅ Reconnect with Iowa’s Natural Beauty – Slow down and explore the state’s prairies, wetlands, forests, and rivers through the eyes of a birdwatcher.✅ Explore the Best Birding Hotspots in Iowa – Get expert advice on where and when to go birding—from Effigy Mounds and Saylorville Lake to the Des Moines River corridor.✅ Help Protect Iowa’s Birds and Habitats – Discover easy and effective ways to support bird conservation efforts right in your own community.✅ A Thoughtful Gift for Nature Lovers – Perfect for birders, hikers, kids, educators, and anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. Makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, or new retirees.📸 What Makes This Guide Special?Full-Color Bird Photos – Each species is photographed in vivid, accurate detail to help you identify birds in the field with ease.Simple ID Tips & Fun Facts – Learn about bird calls, behaviors, feeding habits, and what makes each species unique to Iowa’s ecosystem.Organized by Bird Type for Easy Use:🏡 Backyard & Songbirds🦉 Raptors & Owls🦆 Waterfowl & ShorebirdsWritten with Local Expertise and Heart – Alan Rintoul combines years of field experience with a love for Iowa’s landscapes, creating a guide that’s both informative and inspiring.🌅 This is more than just a guide—it’s your invitation to explore Iowa like never before.Whether you’re walking a trail through tallgrass prairie or sipping coffee as chickadees visit your feeder, this book will turn everyday moments into birding memories.👉 Order your copy today and begin your birdwatching adventure across Iowa! Read more