Clay, You reminded me of my first bird book which was a 2nd edition of
Peterson’s Guide for Eastern Birds. As kids we made our own index version of
denoting the families by carefully writing on the little paper tags of plastic
index markers used for notebooks at the time. I was twelve. Picking up that
book just last week was like meeting an old friend. Aah memories… Being at
Oglebay Institute’s Nature Camp just outside of Wheeling W. Va. are some of my
fondest memories of youth. First bird walk led by Don Altimus, brilliant
birder, loved birding ever since.
Cynthia
From: obol-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:obol-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
clay crofton
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 6:22 PM
To: obol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [obol] Field Guides
If I ever have to replace my trusty old Peterson I will get the Kauffmann Field
Guide. It has three selling points, First, that it is compact enough that I
might even carry it in the Field. Second, and also the reason that I
recommended it for beginners, the superior index systems. There is a pictorial
quick index that is great for following the color coded edges to the correct
section before one forgets the details of the bird just seen. There is a second
quick guide in the back that includes color code references, plus the full
index has bold and other print distinctions that simplify use. Finally, Kenn
has a great awareness of what features can actually be seen in the field. For
use in the field this is my pick.
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Happy birding
Clay
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