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Alf King · Wednesday 3rd February 2010, 14:41

For a trip to Goa can anyone tell me if there are any advantages in getting the Grimskipp South India guide or should I just stick with my Indian Subcontinent one? Or maybe something new is about to be issued?

Thanks,

Alf King · Friday 12th February 2010, 11:06

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Has anyone actually used a field guide in Goa, or are you just shy?

Gordon · Friday 12th February 2010, 16:48

Hi Alf,
can't say definitely as I haven't used the South India version but I haven't had any problems with the "all India" version. When I was there in 2007 the locals that I spoke to were using Grimmskipp - as opposed to the Rasmussen "Birds of South Asia The Ripley Guide". The checklist provided by Backwoods and the tour operators tend to use the latter which can cause some confusion as the local guides based on the coast were using Grimmskipp - ie, due to taxonomic differences.

That said things may have changed (but the Rasmussen costs around £50 which may be outwith the reach of the locals) but whatever the case it shouldn't detract that much from being able to ID and your enjoyment.

cheers
Gordon

Wednesday 3rd February 2010, 14:41	#1
Alf King Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 539 My location	Goa Field Guide For a trip to Goa can anyone tell me if there are any advantages in getting the Grimskipp South India guide or should I just stick with my Indian Subcontinent one? Or maybe something new is about to be issued? Thanks, __________________ Alf King http://www.huddersfieldbirdwatchersclub.co.uk/

Friday 12th February 2010, 11:06	#2
Alf King Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 539 My location	No replies to this. Has anyone actually used a field guide in Goa, or are you just shy? __________________ Alf King http://www.huddersfieldbirdwatchersclub.co.uk/

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Friday 12th February 2010, 16:48	#3
Gordon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 497	Hi Alf, can't say definitely as I haven't used the South India version but I haven't had any problems with the "all India" version. When I was there in 2007 the locals that I spoke to were using Grimmskipp - as opposed to the Rasmussen "Birds of South Asia The Ripley Guide". The checklist provided by Backwoods and the tour operators tend to use the latter which can cause some confusion as the local guides based on the coast were using Grimmskipp - ie, due to taxonomic differences. That said things may have changed (but the Rasmussen costs around £50 which may be outwith the reach of the locals) but whatever the case it shouldn't detract that much from being able to ID and your enjoyment. cheers Gordon

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