Date:         Fri, 22 Mar 2002 20:05:29 -0500
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From:         Ben Poscover <bposcove@BCPL.NET>
Subject:      Peterson Bird Guide
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    I just got the 5th edition of the  Peterson Bird Guide.  I haven't =
had time to peruse it but do have some initial reactions:
  a.. It is larger than the other editions of Peterson's.  I have always =
thought that a field guide should fit into one's back pocket.  However, =
this idea went out with the publication of the National Geographic =
guide.  This hard cover Peterson guide is a bit larger than the National =
Geographic one.  =20
  b.. The price of $30 is high for a field guide.
  c.. Range maps are now printed on the same page as the narrative. This =
new placement is a major improvement.  They are small and, for me, a bit =
hard to decipher.  However, each has a code number which gives reference =
to larger maps that are again placed in the back of the book.  The =
plates are sharp with excellent definition. It is a beautiful guide.  =20
  d.. I will continue to recommend this as a best field guide for the =
beginning birders of Ruth's and my bird class.  Also, it isn't bad for =
experienced birders. =20
    I also got the latest edition of the Golden Guide's Birds of North =
America.  Upon cursory inspection, it seems very much like its =
predecessors.  However, the cover states "all new up-to-date range =
maps."  The cost of $15.95 seems reasonable.=20

Ben Poscover
Towson MD
bposcove@bcpl.net

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