tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364158.post6285242883172620964..comments2023-10-26T09:46:09.197-04:00Comments on BIRDS ETCETERA: The "Other" Field Guide to BirdsJohn L. Trapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14001532550767505335noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364158.post-35115954354293293482008-02-07T09:23:00.000-05:002008-02-07T09:23:00.000-05:00Thanks for the comments, Jeff. I wasn't aware of ...Thanks for the comments, Jeff. I wasn't aware of Ted Floyd's Smithsonian guide or the "remixed" Peterson guide (both forthcoming), but look forward to seeing them both.John L. Trapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14001532550767505335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364158.post-38183780260330504662008-02-07T08:52:00.000-05:002008-02-07T08:52:00.000-05:00Hi John--I'm solidly in the "can't have too many f...Hi John--<BR/><BR/>I'm solidly in the "can't have too many field guides," camp, though I am a little alarmed at the increasing numbers of quickie, throwaway offerings that are being churned out. <BR/><BR/>I agree that Ned's book is especially worthwhile--I recommend it highly.<BR/><BR/>It will be interesting to see how the forthcoming Smithsonian Field Guide to Birds by Ted Floyd, which looks to be similar to Ned's book in broad detail, will be received when it is published this Spring. My guess is that it will be well worth having, too.<BR/><BR/>Then, in late summer, we'll have the "remixed" Peterson guide (a project in which I have some involvement) which will, of course, be based on paintings, not photos.<BR/><BR/>So it's shaping up to be quite an active year and a half or so for North American field guides.<BR/><BR/>Good birding,<BR/><BR/>JeffJeff Gyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911475718198222447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364158.post-49574470372460214272008-02-04T07:41:00.000-05:002008-02-04T07:41:00.000-05:00True enough, ct, but it's just fine for throwing i...True enough, ct, but it's just fine for throwing in the back seat of the car, which is where I suspect most birders carry their "field" guides when in the field.John L. Trapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14001532550767505335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364158.post-87528328629484538572008-02-03T22:18:00.000-05:002008-02-03T22:18:00.000-05:00I have the Kaufmann guide but I don't believe I've...I have the Kaufmann guide but I don't believe I've ever seen the guide you metioned. I will be on the lookout for itLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364158.post-64079592473803476312008-02-03T21:05:00.000-05:002008-02-03T21:05:00.000-05:00The volume is just a tad large and heavy for an ea...The volume is just a tad large and heavy for an easy-to-use, easy-to-carry "field" guide; I suspect that like the original Sibley Guide before it (which was even larger), NWF may need to put it out in separate "Eastern" and "Western" editions for more attention and sales.cyberthrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01883119145892591610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364158.post-79319691608305541812008-02-03T17:32:00.000-05:002008-02-03T17:32:00.000-05:00Grant,I appreciate your endorsement of my review o...Grant,<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your endorsement of my review of the NWF book, and I really love your "Birder's Library" Website.John L. Trapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14001532550767505335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364158.post-5726838073130570162008-02-03T17:28:00.000-05:002008-02-03T17:28:00.000-05:00Patrick, Patrick, Patrick,You can NEVER have "too ...Patrick, Patrick, Patrick,<BR/><BR/>You can NEVER have "too many US field guides!"John L. Trapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14001532550767505335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364158.post-11770173318646084592008-02-03T15:11:00.000-05:002008-02-03T15:11:00.000-05:00It really is surprisingly good, and does deserve c...It really is surprisingly good, and does deserve consideration.<BR/>I was planning on reviewing it on my website eventually, as soon as I can get through my backlog of reviews to write. I haven't taken the time to do a thorough comparison to the Kaufman guide yet, but will certainly do so. But it is very clear that Kaufman and the NWF guides are the best photo guides to NA at this point.<BR/>Your recommendation is right on - this guide does not deserve to be ignored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3364158.post-46386074556261580842008-02-03T14:58:00.000-05:002008-02-03T14:58:00.000-05:00John,I know a lot of VA birders who have a lot of ...John,<BR/><BR/>I know a lot of VA birders who have a lot of respect for Ned Brinkley. I've seen this book in Borders and it looked pretty nice. It seems that it's been more or less ignored by everyone. We don't carry it at all in the NJ Audubon stores. The reason I haven't gotten it is because I'm in the "I already have too many US field guides." mode these days.Patrick B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.com