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[kb57]

You are listing quite a number of features that would most likely keep me from buying the particular product. I have never seriously considered to use Apple products because I just can't get over the way they are (or more importantly used to) patronize customers. That includes, naturally, excluding competitors, thus allowing to keep prices artificially high. For a while, I loved their designs though. Meanwhile things are all look-alikes anyway.

Off topic I know, but I shared your dislike of Apple's walled garden principle. However Windows leaves me increasingly frustrated - I love the way that Apple computers can do simple things like switching themselves on and off within a reasonable timescale.

 

[kb57]

Illustrations look great, presumably this is essentially an update on Hilty & Brown? What do the QR codes do?

Sorry, I should've looked upthread - I just checked for myself with the phone and computer screen, and see it brings up the eBird entry for the species...

 

[Melanie]

Today I've got my copy of Birds and Mammals of the Galapagos. A nice book.

 

[njlarsen]

Today I've got my copy of Birds and Mammals of the Galapagos. A nice book.

So the interesting thing is if it is better than Swash and Still (which also has reptiles)?
Niels

 

[Melanie]

So the interesting thing is if it is better than Swash and Still (which also has reptiles)?
Niels

Swash and Still is a photo guide. With Birds and Mammals of the Galapagos you have the same quality as with the other Lynx field guides. That means a short species entry, an illustration, and the QR code. Lynx has of course the HBW/HMW taxonomy that means you probably won't have the Least Vermillion Flycatcher in Swash and Still. And according to the reptiles I think it might be better to buy a book about the Galapagos tortoise or the Land iguanas.

 

[njlarsen]

It is correct Swash and Still does not have the latest taxonomy, including a couple of splits of the finches. When I visited Galapagos, those were not yet made, and in all other ways, the Swash and Still guide was excellent.

Niels

 

[Melanie]

I don't know whether this is an error, but Nesoryzomys narboroughi is listed as VU in the IUCN Red List (or in the HMW Illustrated Checklist of the Mammals of the World) and not as CR like in this book.

 

[Andy Adcock]

Just had notification that my Colombia is on the way.

 

[Mysticete]

Swash and Still is a photo guide. With Birds and Mammals of the Galapagos you have the same quality as with the other Lynx field guides. That means a short species entry, an illustration, and the QR code. Lynx has of course the HBW/HMW taxonomy that means you probably won't have the Least Vermillion Flycatcher in Swash and Still. And according to the reptiles I think it might be better to buy a book about the Galapagos tortoise or the Land iguanas.

It's probably not the tortoise or iguanas you need guides for though, it's all the smaller herps like lava lizards, racers, and so forth

 

[njlarsen]

Returning to this: I need proof that the new guide is as good as the photo guide to separate the finches. Hint: the only thing that matters is the bill.

Niels

 

[Andy Adcock]

Colombia arrived yesterday, a much needed upgrade in terms of illustrations at least, not had a proper chance to have a look yet.

 

[Andy Adcock]

I think Seabirds just slipped by a month, late May now.

 

[kb57]

My copy of Hilty arrived today from NHBS, my first Lynx guide. Very impressive book - illustrations a bit more 'lifelike' and less stylised than Ayerbe Quinones, as well as being larger and including written ID information. The tradeoff is of course being larger and heavier.
I wish I'd had either of these books in Colombia a couple of years ago, but the Lynx guide is the one for armchair dreaming of a future return.

 

[Andy Adcock]

Had a message from Lynx, Seabirds will not now be distributed until June, they say covid is the reason for delay.

 

[MJB]

Had a message from Lynx, Seabirds will not now be distributed until June, they say covid is the reason for delay.

My message stated May, and so presumably towards the end of the month.
MJB

 

[Andy Adcock]

My message stated May, and so presumably towards the end of the month.
MJB

This is a C+P from my email.....

New publication date: Late May
Distribution: June

Larks has slipped by a good few months too, now March 22.

 

[Andy Adcock]

Seabirds is now up as 'mid June'............

Seabirds - Lynx Nature Books

A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the world’s 434 species of seabirds, including recently rediscovered and rarely seen species.

www.lynxeds.com

 

[Andy Adcock]

Mammals of Madagascar is now available.

Mammals of Madagascar - Lynx Nature Books

Published by Lynx Edicions in association with Re:wild This illustrated checklist covers Madagascar, one of the world’s highest-priority Biodiversity Hotspots, and country renowned for its amazing fauna and flora and especially its very large number of extraordinary endemic species. Madagascar...

www.lynxeds.com

 

[Andy Adcock]

I got this email today

'
Greetings!
After 32 years of hard work and dedication, the Founders of Lynx Edicions have decided to pass the publishing house on to new leaders who will continue to build on their strong foundation. Two current members of the Lynx team have accepted this challenge enthusiastically, creating a book publication services company, named Alada ("winged") . Alada will provide services to Lynx Edicions, including the management of Lynx’s complete collection of titles and the publication of new books with the Lynx name, logo and high standards. Thanks to Alada, the various Lynx book collections will continue to grow and other new titles will be developed in line with Lynx’s current trajectory.

All the details for the official transition on 1 July 2021 are being planned carefully to ensure that is it as smooth as possible for our customers, and hopefully you won’t even notice anything. If you do not wish to be contacted by Alada, on behalf of Lynx Edicions and following the same respectful measures as always, you can indicate this choice by clicking the link below:

I do not wish to receive information about Lynx's publications through Alada

The Lynx Edicions website and Customer Services contact email will remain the same and customers will enjoy the same personalized care as always. W e remain at your full disposal for any queries or doubts you may have.

www.lynxeds.com

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We look forward to providing the community with their favourite Lynx books and to publishing more titles that will hopefully turn out to be favourites as well! Thank you very much for your continued support!

 

[Andy Adcock]

Received Madagascar a few days ago and now have an e-mail that Seabirds is in the post.

Not a Lynx title but I've also received an email to say that 'Ecology and Natural History', the latest New Naturalist title, is on it's way.