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Peterson

Field Guide to Birds of North America

Roger Tory Peterson, flex cover, 531 pages

It was bound to happen - the famous Peterson Field Guide to Eastern birds and Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds are now available in one great volume.

In celebration of the centennial of Roget Tory Peterson's birth comes a historic collaboration among renowned birding experts and artists to preserve and enhance the Peterson legacy. This new book combines Peterson's Eastern and Western guides into one volume, filled with accessible, concise information and including almost three hours of video podcasts to make bird watching even easier.

Item # - MB-016 .................................................. $26.00 US

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!!!!!     Another NEW field guide on the BirdCountry.US Bookshelf     !!!!!

Golden Field Guides

Birds of North America- A Guide to Field Identification

Chandler S. Robbins, Bertel Bruun, and Herbert S. Zim, paperback, 359 pages

Written by renowned scholars, Golden Field Guides from St. Martin's Press are the leading nature guides for the home, field, and classroom. Designed for portability and easy access, these compact, lightweight books help Americans of every age explore a world of natural wonders.

All of North American in one volume ----- Over 800 species and 600 range maps ----- Illustrations featuring male, female, and juvenile plumage ----- Sonograms that aid in song recognition ----- Migration routes, feeding habits, flight patterns ----Color tabs and Quick Index for fast reference

Item # - MB-018 E .................................................. $15.95 US

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!!!!!     And yet another NEW field guide on the BirdCountry.US Bookshelf     !!!!!

National Wildlife Federation

Field Guide to Birds of North America

Edward S. Brinkley, flex cover, 531 pages

Some people like field guides with art work, while others prefer photographs. This book is for the latter and it is destined to become a THE photographic field guide to North America's birds.

This tremendous volume covers more than 750 species with a whopping 2100 absolutely stunning color photographs. All birds are pictured in their natural habitats with captions highlighting important field marks. But, you also get information on each species' habitats, behavior, and vocalizations. not to mention 600+ color range maps covering all seasons. You simply cannot go into the field without this great new book.

Item # - MB-017 .................................................. $19.95 US

Smithsonian

Field Guide to the Birds of North America

Ted Floyd, flex cover, 512 pages plus DVD.

Enjoy birding like never before - A complete guide with superb color photography, up-to-date and detailed range maps, clear and concise text, and a DVD of birdsongs.

The Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America is the first comprehensive field guide to include a DVD of downloadable birdsongs and vocalizations. Now birders can carry an easy-to-use book along with an MP3 player and have bird songs and complete species information in their hands.

Item # - MB-015 E .................................................. $24.95 US

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National Geographic's

Field Guide to the Birds of North America - 5th Edition

Paperback, 502 pages.

"If you can only have one field guide, this is the one to get (although we stand by the old axiom - "the more, the better"). Every birder should have this field guide in their arsenal for the field as well as the library."

- BirdCountry.US

This fifth edition includes new information, new art, and updated range maps. It also has thumbtabs for the major groups of birds, a quick-find index inside both covers, and includes every species seen in North America arranged in the latest taxonomic order.

Item # - MB-005 E .................................................. $24.00 US

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National Audubon Society

The Sibley Guide to Birds

David Allen Sibley, flex cover, 543 pages.

"Published in 200, this book quickly became the 'go to' book for birders. Although it is a bit bulky for the field, every birder should have this on their reference shelf."

- BirdCountry.US

This book is the definitive work in bird identification. Sibley includes more than 6,600  illustrations of 810 species and 325 regional populations. You might go so far to say that if you can't find the bird in this book, it doesn't exist.

Item # - MB-008 E .................................................. $35.00 US

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National Audubon Society

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America

David Allen Sibley, flex cover, 502 pages.

"If the Sibley Guide to Birds is too big for field use, this one certainly isn't. Every birder should be armed with at least two field guides and, if you're east of the Rockies, this is one of them."

- BirdCountry.US

Sibley defines Eastern North America as everything east of the Rocky Mountains. This Eastern guide includes 650 species located in this region with more than 4,200 exquisitely done illustrations. The Sibley Guide to Birds belongs in the library. This one belongs in the field.

Item # - MB-007 E .................................................. $19.95 US

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National Audubon Society

The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America

David Allen Sibley, flex cover, 502 pages.

"If the Sibley Guide to Birds is too big for field use, this one certainly isn't. Every birder should be armed with at least two field guides and, if you're west of the Rockies, this is one of them."

- BirdCountry.US

This companion volume to Sibley's Guide to Birds of Eastern North America covers everything from the Rocky Mountains west. The Western guide includes 703 species located in this region with more than 4,600 stunning illustrations. The Sibley Guide to Birds belongs in the library. This one belongs in the field.

Item # - MB-006 E .................................................. $19.95 US

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Peterson Field Guides -

Birds of Eastern and Central North America

Roger Tory Peterson, 5th Edition, Houghton Mifflin Co., paperback, 427 pages.

"The classic from the one of the world's greatest naturalists."

There is little, if anything, that can be said about the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America that has not already been said. As birders, we owe much of the knowledge we have to this pioneer in field identification of birds.

Item # - MB-026 E .................................................. $19.95 US

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Peterson Field Guides -

Western Birds

Roger Tory Peterson, 3rd Edition, Houghton Mifflin Co., paperback, 432 pages.

And here's the western version ...

The Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds covers everything west of the 100th meridian,

including all of the majestic Rocky Mountains north of Mexico.

Item # - MB-027 E .................................................. $19.95 US

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Identify Yourself -

The 50 Most Common Birding Identification Challenges

Bill Thompson III, editors of Bird Watcher's Digest, Illustrated by Julie Zickefoose

Houghton Mifflin Company, paperback, 392 pages.

"As avid birders, Rosalynn and I know how difficult is it to identify birds. Bill, Julie, and the folks from Bird Watcher's Digest have helped solve this problem with Identify Yourself."

- Jimmy Carter

Not only will this book help you with some tough IDs such as soaring buteos, large crested terns, yellowlegs, and flycatchers, it will do it in a fun and very readable way. You'll also learn the "20 Rules of the Bird Identification Game" as well as detailed bird topography. The section on the Basics of Sparrow ID is itself worth the price of the book.

Item # - MB-010 E .................................................. $19.95 US

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Birding Guide to South-Central Indiana

Sassafras Audubon Society, paperback, 48 pages.

If you're going birding in south-central Indiana, you owe it to yourself to get this guide for your winged ventures. Twenty-seven locations are included in this book including seven areas located in the #1 Birdwatching area in the state, Lake Monroe, with 308 documented species. The book also includes national wildlife refuge and designated wilderness areas, as well as areas owned and managed by the Sycamore Land Trust, the Nature Conservancy, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. A seasonal checklist is located in the back of the book and maps throughout direct you straight to the species you're looking for. Proceeds from the sale of this guide go to projects at the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area, the adopted Important Bird Area of the 600-member-strong Sassafras Audubon Society.

Item # - MB-002 E .................................................. $10.00 US

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Field Guides to Individual States

Stan Tekiela, paperback.

Why buy a field with more than 500 species if a lot of them aren't found near your home? You can get guides to individual states written by the renowned naturalist, Stan Tekiela. Going on a trip? Get the guide for that state and read up on the new species you'll find before you ever get there. Find your state below and order your guide today.

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

Item # - MB-021 E .................................................. $12.95 US

Item # - MB-022 E .................................................. $13.95 US

Here's some more for just $13.95: Colorado, The Dakotas, Idaho,  Oregon, Utah, Washington

Item # - MB-022 E .................................................. $13.95 US

Alabama, Arizona, The Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Delaware, Montana, New Mexico, Virginia

Item # - MB-023 E .................................................. $14.95 US

Alaska

Item # - MB-024 E .................................................. $15.95 US

California, Texas

Item # - MB-025 E .................................................. $16.95 US

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OUR NEW LINE-UP OF BIRD GUIDES FOR BEGINNER'S OF ALL AGES

These field guides are ideal for those just getting started in the fantastic hobby of watching birds in the backyard and beyond. But, they don't only cover a certain number of species; they contain invaluable information on how to watch birds, the best way to feed birds, how to use binoculars and a whole lot more. They make great gifts, too. Get started today!

Peterson's First Guide to Birds - 188 species - Item # - MB-011 E .................................................. $5.95 US

Stokes Beginner's Guide to Birds - East - 100 species - Item # - MB-012 E .................................................. $8.95 US

Golden Pocket Guide to Birds - 129 species - Item # - MB-013 E .................................................. $6.95 US

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