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The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America (Stokes Field Guides) — 3 Comments

  1. 97 of 98 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A Masterpiece, October 12, 2010
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    YoungTJ –

    This review is from: The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America (Stokes Field Guides) (Paperback)
    As one who has nearly two entire bookcases full of bird books, I believe it’s fair to say that I’m not easily impressed; however, the Stokeses have done what I did not think was possible: blow me away with a field guide to birds. What I love best about the new Stokes Field Guide is the photography, of which there is an exceptional amount (more than in any other field guide) that is, furthermore, of eye-poppingly outstanding quality. I’d call it a visual smorgasbord–particularly the section on warblers!
    And, as usual, the Stokeses provide a wealth of information in a sensible, uncluttered layout. The guide is comprehensive and fully up-to-date with newly split species (e.g. Pacific Wren, formerly a subspecies of Winter Wren); subspecies (if any) for each species; and current range maps that reflect breeding/winter range extensions and retractions.
    As if all that weren’t enough, a CD with the sounds of 150 species is enclosed to get the reader started learning to identify birds by ear. Bravo, Don and Lillian!

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  2. 40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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    Wonderful Book with 1 concern, October 14, 2010
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    This review is from: The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America (Stokes Field Guides) (Paperback)
    Received this book and was mesmerized. Wonderful photos and descriptions. Being a bird nerd, I found that the book is too large and heavy (almost 3 pounds)for carrying in the field. I will keep it in my vehicle for an excellent reference source.

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  3. 31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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    They did it again!, October 11, 2010
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    This review is from: The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America (Stokes Field Guides) (Paperback)
    I don’t know how the Stokes’ do all that they do but this newest guide from them is the most comprehensive of all. The pictures are excellent showing plumage variation from different regions, seasonal differences, and the juveniles. A bonus CD comes with the book of the calls and songs of 150 common birds. This is a big field guide at almost 800 pages but it is an important addition to any birder’s library.

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