North American Birding Book (1 Viewer)

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49bentley

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• Jun 27, 2017

• #1

Hi,
I am looking to update my North American Birding book, and am seeking advise as to what is the best. Ideally would like a book of "the Birds of Costa Rica" by Richard Garrigues and Robert Dean second edition calibre/quality.

Any advise?

Thanks
Chris

 

birdboybowley

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• Jun 27, 2017

• #2

Sibley has to be the best NA guide imo

 

KC Foggin

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Supporter

• Jun 27, 2017

• #3

I'd go with Sibley as well.

 

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jwreeves

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• Jun 27, 2017

• #4

Both sibley and national geographic guides are far superior to the Costa Rica guide IMO

 

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49bentley

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• Jun 27, 2017

• #5

Much appreciated for the great advise.
Chris

 

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fugl

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• Jun 27, 2017

• #6

49bentley said:

Much appreciated for the great advise.
Chris

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Another vote for the Sibley, in book form for the study, in app form for the field (though personally I never consult the book nowadays but only the app, indoors or out).

 

Last edited: Jun 27, 2017

njlarsen

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• Jun 28, 2017

• #7

If you feel that the Costa Rica book is better than what you have now, and given that you live in Ontario, I would go with Sibley -- Eastern, but with the Natl Geographic if you want coast to coast coverage. The big Sibley in book form does not have enough text that I would recommend it as a east and west option for someone who likes the text also. If you are fine with studying the images and do not need many pointers, then the big Sibley for you. The Sibley app is a little bit of both (more text than the big book).

I actually like to combine the NatGeo book (coast to coast version) with the Sibley app when I travel to North America.

Niels

 

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49bentley

Well-known member

• Jun 28, 2017

• #8

Thank you Fugl and Niels.

 

Two Jugs

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• Jun 30, 2017

• #9

As a fellow Mississaugian, I always use the Nat Geo Birds of Eastern N.A. in the field.