Ebook National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America National Geographic Field Guide to Birds Jon L Dunn Jonathan Alderfer 9781426203305 Books

Product details Series National Geographic Field Guide to Birds Paperback 432 pages Publisher National Geographic; annotated edition edition (October 21, 2008) Language English ISBN-10 9781426203305 ISBN-13 978-1426203305 ASIN 1426203306

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America National Geographic Field Guide to Birds Jon L Dunn Jonathan Alderfer 9781426203305 Books Reviews

• I think this is a great bird identification book for my needs. I am a beginner to intermediate bird watcher and I previously owned the Sibley bird guide. I like that this book as multiple similar bird species on the same page, I find this to be very helpful for me in identification. I think the illustrations are pleasant and clear, the birds are also placed in various natural poses. There is a very brief but good introduction on how to use the guide and what the different parts of a bird are called for use in identification. The size and weight of this book is normal compared to other similar bird guides. I like that there are thumb tabs built into the book, this makes flipping to the right section very easy and quick. I don't think every guide has thumb tabs which in my experience make using a guide at a park or nature preserve much easier. The cover and pages of the book have a nice feel and quality to them. In comparison to the Sibley bird guide I prefer this book. The features that make this book stand out in my opinion are the thumb tabs and the multiple similar bird grouping on a single page. Each available bird guide seems to have a few characteristics that distinguish them from one another. In my opinion this book excels in allowing the user to quickly and easily access the information they need. I was also able to buy a new copy on for nearly half the price of similar guides from a third party seller who also offered prime shipping.
• Very good guide book. I prefer Sibley's illustrations, but this book uses darker text ink and a larger font, making it easier to read. The book has lots of info and well detailed maps.
• I love this book. I live in North Carolina and wanted a book that described the birds in this area specifically, and this book does just that. I was primarily interested in hawks since I have a hawk that stays in my yard a lot. Some of the other bird books only show one kind of hawk, but this one has several different kinds. I live on a lake so I know I'll use this book a lot.
• All the information you need for birding out west, with a little less bulk. Excellent art -- painings are to be preferred over photos for ID purposes -- and highly-informative text in the species accounts. By eliminating those species never found west of the Rocky Mtns, the "Western" book has been made almost, though not quite, small enough to fit in a back pocket, and the relatively move compact size does help when in the field with it.
• This is a perfect book for anyone who loves to watch birds or even just enjoy them in your backyard. The pictures are large and colorful, and the information included is amazing. Young kids or amateur watchers might not be interested in all of the info, but it's a great book for identifying and learning about birds.
  I gave this as a gift, and it was a hit. National Geographic has done an excellent job with this book.
• Love this book. The illustartions are clear and detailed. The information provided on each species is complete and informative. I have it on my bookshelf next to our window for quick and easy reference. This is my go to bird book.
• This is a great bird book. I'm a beginner and could still find birds without knowing exactly what "category" they were in.
• My wife prefers the Sibley Guide but I like having several guides to reference and I do find this guide very good, very useful. The illustrations are very good.