I agree - the Nat Geog book fits neatly into daypack and is easy to use. Though
I did buy the Sibley guide to assist with all those sparrows, but the book
stayed in our hire car whenever we walk as it's Heavy and has too much info on
each page for quick checking when surrounded by warblers or a mixed flock. Plus
plates are a bit soft/pale, so easier to use indoors.
I have iBird Explorer on my iphone ready for our next trip back to US and A
(have a yankee husband so we see the Midwest regularly) and it looks very good
and useful (calls, maps, links).
Helen
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From: David Adams <>
To: Dave & Cath <>
Cc:
Sent: Fri, 31 December, 2010 16:40:24
Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Birding tips for US visit,
On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Dave & Cath <> wrote:
> Re: Birding in USA what is the best Field Guide for the USA, There seems to
> be so many to choose from and all (naturally) claim to be the best.
The full Sibley has the best plates but its big. The National
Geographic guide is easier to carry, has decent plates and excellent
notes. Birders carried the Nat Geo until Sibley arrived, now it seems
to be mixed. If you had room, they're both good to have.
For the iPod/iPhone/iPad, the top two apps are the Sibley and iBird
Explorer. I have the later and it's outstanding. I've nothing against
the Sibley app, it just didn't seem to offer as much beyond the field
guide as iBird Explorer Pro.
There are also lots of specialized birds for specific families, such as raptors.
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