Synopses & Reviews
Review
"I'm happy to report, the Peterson guide is back, and in a big way." - Birders World
"This new field guide should solidify Peterson's already monumental place in the history of birding." Cleveland Plain Dealer
"This book is a classic with updated information." - Birding Business
Synopsis
In celebration of the centennial of Roger Tory Petersonand#8217;s birth comes a historic collaboration among renowned birding experts and artists to preserve and enhance the Peterson legacy. This new book combines the Peterson Field Guide to Eastern Birds and Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds into one volume, filled with accessible, concise information and including almost three hours of video podcasts to make bird watching even easier.
and#149; 40 new paintings
and#149; Digital updates to Petersonand#8217;s original paintings, reflecting the latest knowledge of bird identification
and#149; All new maps for the most up-to-date range information available
and#149; Text rewritten to cover the U.S. and Canada in one guide
and#149; Larger trim size accommodates range maps on every spread
and#149; Contributors include: Michael DiGiorgio, Jeff Gordon, Paul Lehman, Michael Oand#8217;Brien, Larry Rosche, and Bill Thompson III
and#149; Includes URL to register for access to video podcasts
Synopsis
This new book combines the "Peterson Field Guide to Eastern Birds" and "Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds" into one volume, filled with accessible, concise information and including almost three hours of video podcasts to make bird watching even easier.
Synopsis
In celebration of the centennial of Peterson's birth comes a historic collaboration among renowned birding experts and artists to preserve and enhance his legacy. This new book combines the "Peterson Field Guide to Eastern Birds" and "Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds" into one volume, filled with accessible, concise information, and including almost three hours of video podcasts to make bird watching even easier. Houghton Mifflin
About the Author
Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars. These editions include updated material by Michael O'Brien, Paul Lehman, Bill Thompson III, Michael DiGiorgio, Larry Rosche, and Jeffrey A. Gordon.