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Amazon has pulled through once again. Thank you for shipping so quickly and the book is better than stated.
If you're looking for an affordable, portable reference, this is it. I think for anything beyond casual observation, you definitely need a more in-depth guide, but for the common bird species you are likely to see, its great. I really like the First Guide series. I have both the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America and the Audubon Bird guide that I use for more in-depth information and identifications, however, this First guide is always sitting in my glove box. It's small and easy to stash in the car or your pocket.
Then if provides some simple silhouettes to guide the reader to likely matches. This is a great first book for those who think they may be interested in birding. A great first resource for young and beginning birders. The color illustration are well drawn and information is given to help identify the differences between male and female birds. It is small, easy to carry, and inexpensive. The book begins with a tutorial on the basics of bird identification including wing patterns and shapes, tails, bills/beaks -- and habitat and behaviors.
What is missing are the latin names of the species, and even a beginner or a child should get used early to use them, as they are the international standart. Yes, I know this book is for absolute beginners, and the pictures and descriptions of the birds are adequate.
This book is just the right size to put in your pocket & head for the woods, it's a very handy tool when out birdwatching.Love it.Diane
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