National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition
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Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million?and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America will be the essential reference for field identification and the cornerstone of any birder's library. This is the ultimate, indispensable bird field guide?comprehensive, authoritative, portable, sturdy, and easier than ever to use.
Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million?and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America will be the essential reference for field identification and the cornerstone of any birder's library. This is the ultimate, indispensable bird field guide?comprehensive, authoritative, portable, sturdy, and easier than ever to use.
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- Great for Most Birders!!!
I am really starting to love this Nat Geo Field Guide.I have used many others and consistently reach for this one the most.Previously, I loved my (often ridiculed, seriously outdated) Golden-Guide to Field Id-Birds of North America, the best.This NG Field Guide is somewhat similar in format, which makes the transition easier.It is not perfect; none are.I would have liked to see a more permanent binding and cover, also, better detail on many of the drawings and more behavioral details.... Read More
Rating: - National Geographic Field Guide to Birds of North America
Very good book for identifying birds.I am not a "birder", but enjoy watching from my kitchen window at the different ones feeding at my bird feeders outside.I was surprised at the number of different birds that I saw.My curiosity caused me to order the book, to identify the different ones that I saw.I have enjoyed being able to add names to the birds that I see.
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- One of the best
Birders in North America have a wonderful dillema. There are so many excellent birding guides on the market, which one to choose ? In my opinion two titles emerge as the best of the best. National Geographic and David Sibley's guide. In truth you couldn't go wrong with either, and I actually own and use both. If pressed to choose I would lean toward the Sibley guide, but there are many reasons to own The Nat Geo guide. Nat. Geo is smaller and more portable, and the new edition is thumb indexed along ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent Bird Field guide
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth EditionVery clear pictures and descriptions.makes identification very simple.
Rating: - Great for Nature Lovers
This product has such beautiful art work.It is extremely helpful for the birder in all of us.Now I know who exactly is visiting our feeders, and driving our two cats nuts.The thumb index is quite helpful when you need to find a species fast.Those little songbirds don't stay around very long. What a great way as well to teach our kids or grand kids about our neighborhood birds, and start them out young to instill a love of nature.Thanks for creating it.I'm sure it will be a brilliant success. ... Read More
- Great for Most Birders!!!I am really starting to love this Nat Geo Field Guide.I have used many others and consistently reach for this one the most.Previously, I loved my (often ridiculed, seriously outdated) Golden-Guide to Field Id-Birds of North America, the best.This NG Field Guide is somewhat similar in format, which makes the transition easier.It is not perfect; none are.I would have liked to see a more permanent binding and cover, also, better detail on many of the drawings and more behavioral details.... Read More
- National Geographic Field Guide to Birds of North AmericaVery good book for identifying birds.I am not a "birder", but enjoy watching from my kitchen window at the different ones feeding at my bird feeders outside.I was surprised at the number of different birds that I saw.My curiosity caused me to order the book, to identify the different ones that I saw.I have enjoyed being able to add names to the birds that I see.
- One of the bestBirders in North America have a wonderful dillema. There are so many excellent birding guides on the market, which one to choose ? In my opinion two titles emerge as the best of the best. National Geographic and David Sibley's guide. In truth you couldn't go wrong with either, and I actually own and use both. If pressed to choose I would lean toward the Sibley guide, but there are many reasons to own The Nat Geo guide. Nat. Geo is smaller and more portable, and the new edition is thumb indexed along ... Read More
- Excellent Bird Field guideNational Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth EditionVery clear pictures and descriptions.makes identification very simple.
- Great for Nature LoversThis product has such beautiful art work.It is extremely helpful for the birder in all of us.Now I know who exactly is visiting our feeders, and driving our two cats nuts.The thumb index is quite helpful when you need to find a species fast.Those little songbirds don't stay around very long. What a great way as well to teach our kids or grand kids about our neighborhood birds, and start them out young to instill a love of nature.Thanks for creating it.I'm sure it will be a brilliant success. ... Read More
