The Shorebird Guide
by Michael O'Brien, Richard Crossley, Kevin Karlson
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Author: Kevin Karlson, Michael O'Brien, Richard CrossleyBrand: Peterson Books
Edition: Turtleback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-04-24
ISBN: 0618432949
Number of pages: 496
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Book Reviews of The Shorebird Guide
Book Review: This book sets a new standard!
Summary: 5 Stars
All serious birders will want a copy of this new book on Shorebirds. There are several of others around but this book takes a whole new approach to identifying these birds.It covers all the Domestic (51) as well as all the Rarities and Regional Specialities (44) that have ever been found in North America;and yes that includes Alaska.
The book includes 870 of the most beautiful,descriptive and informative photographs that I have ever seen assembled in one book.Along with the photographs, we have excellent range maps for all the Domestic Species and information on all the rarities. There is a full Species account given for each species and they are loaded with information to assist in identification of these birds in their various plumages.With the rarities we get photographs of the birds taken in countries around the world while they are in their various plumages. Many photos show mixed groups as an aid ifor comparisons. Then scattered through the book are questions to help you test your skills.
The book has 477 pages,excellent paper,a soft ,sturdy cover,
top of the line printing and color rendition,and binding that will ensure its ability to withstand all the rigors birders subject their guides to. Physically it just couldn't be a better product.
I must admit that I am not familiar with the authors ;but when you see the high praise given to this book by Kenn Kaufman,Pete Dunne and David Sibley;3 of the best,who have their own excellent and popular Bird Guides;'you can take it to the bank',that this is an excellent book and will be on every Birder's want list.
The photographs alone are easily worth the price of this book.
But don't be fooled, this book is packed with information that will go a long way in helping you improve your ID skills with these birds which can be very difficult with their various plumages.
One last thing.We are also given a section on Hybrids and Aberrants.What a thrill it would be to come across any of them.
Summary of The Shorebird Guide
An all-new holistic approach to identifying shorebirds.
Join the experts in birding by impression, a revolutionary approach to bird identification. Experienced birders use the most easily observed characteristics ? size, structure, behavior, and general color patterns ? to identify birds even before looking carefully at plumage details. Now birders at all levels can learn how to identify shorebirds quickly and simply. This guide includes more than 870 stunning color photographs, starting with a general impression of the species and progressing to more detailed images of the bird throughout its life cycle. Quiz questions in the captions will engage and challenge all birders and help them benefit from this simplified, commonsense approach to identification.
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