timtagel
Balintore Birder
An old chestnut, but what the heck.
I have loads of bird books, but it's not easy finding one small enough and comprehensive enough to use when out in the field - ie one that easily slips in the coat pocket.
Of course, the Collins Bird Guide is arguably the best, but it's too big for my pockets anyway, so I use the Collins Pocket Guide and the diminutive but excellent Kingfisher Birds of Britain (Gooders) - don't laugh it's not a junior edition. I love the clear layout and text. The drawings are ok - not up there with Collins.
Which title is in your pocket when out on a bird watch.
Please, no snobby remarks from birders who are above carrying books with them ;-)
I have loads of bird books, but it's not easy finding one small enough and comprehensive enough to use when out in the field - ie one that easily slips in the coat pocket.
Of course, the Collins Bird Guide is arguably the best, but it's too big for my pockets anyway, so I use the Collins Pocket Guide and the diminutive but excellent Kingfisher Birds of Britain (Gooders) - don't laugh it's not a junior edition. I love the clear layout and text. The drawings are ok - not up there with Collins.
Which title is in your pocket when out on a bird watch.
Please, no snobby remarks from birders who are above carrying books with them ;-)