Customer Review: This is a wonderful source for a novice such as myself. The sounds are clear and long enough to depict the typical sounds the bird sings. The only other suggestion I would make is to somehow allow the user to page through the sounds to find the sound first, then indicate the bird that makes the... more info
Customer Review: When confused what bird is singing or calling in your backyard, this
helps alot to identify and learn. Now you've learned a new bird to recognize.
Customer Review: Wow, the "Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds" is breathtaking. The information, over 2,000 color photographs, range maps and the DVD of bird images and songs are both beautiful and informative. I highly recommend this book.
Customer Review: I have been watching the birds play around in my back yard all my life, but I am brand new at identifying them. It is much more challenging than I expected; I had no idea how many species there are or how complex their markings and other identifiers are. I've always considered myself to be a fairly... more info
Customer Review: This is an outstanding field guide, easy to use and understand.I live in the mountains of western North Carolina and many species of birds migrate through here and also there are many year round species that I have identified with this bird guide. I highly recommend this guide if your looking for a... more info
Customer Review: I think this is an excellant bird guide. I'd recommend it to anyone who is just starting out as a birder or is a lifetime lover of birds.
Customer Review: This is the Best Bird Book on the market for beginers and those of experience. It is visually more complete than other books that I have or seen. It is a must as a birders' companion.
Customer Review: We visited Galapagos recently and saw the island where most of the story takes place, but were not allowed to land. Although visiting the islands gives you a feel for the location, it is not necessary to enjoy the book. The findings of the research on the finch beaks were very enlightening,... more info