tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post5062290936143121005..comments2023-10-25T11:03:28.386-04:00Comments on The Hawk Owl's Nest: RTP's Legacy: My Pile of Peterson BooksPatrick B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-59534655156747231862008-09-03T00:54:00.000-04:002008-09-03T00:54:00.000-04:00What a collection of guides! I'm envious!What a collection of guides! I'm envious!The Mincing Mockingbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789677186089719770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-74056638470698015722008-08-31T14:07:00.000-04:002008-08-31T14:07:00.000-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Jason Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078079559796728394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-89907408414187128302008-08-30T19:43:00.000-04:002008-08-30T19:43:00.000-04:00I concur on the regional guides, especially when i...I concur on the regional guides, especially when it comes to butterflies and dragonflies where distribution and flight times are important. I think you'll do great with the Nikula book. It seems to be kind of hard to find online...I found it here: <BR/>http://store.gardensare.com/books/odonata.htmlPatrick B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-3134323242997934612008-08-30T19:33:00.001-04:002008-08-30T19:33:00.001-04:00Then I expect the Nikula will also work in CT.When...Then I expect the Nikula will also work in CT.<BR/><BR/>When it comes to field guides, I PREFER regional rather than national. Peterson's "Eastern Birds" will come with me into the field, while the new national guide will stay in the car.Jason Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078079559796728394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-61225133027326094492008-08-30T19:33:00.000-04:002008-08-30T19:33:00.000-04:00Then I expect the Nikula will also work in CT.When...Then I expect the Nikula will also work in CT.<BR/><BR/>When it comes to field guides, I PREFER regional rather than national. Peterson's "Eastern Birds" will come with me into the field, while the new national guide will stay in the car.Jason Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078079559796728394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-88330204354620128302008-08-30T14:32:00.000-04:002008-08-30T14:32:00.000-04:00I really don't have a recommendation for a full US...I really don't have a recommendation for a full US field guide. The "through binoculars" book is no good because the photos are too small and not to scale. The Stokes "Beginners" Guide is suprisingly good for the common US species. Since I do most of my "ode-ing" in NJ, I like the "Damselflies and Dragonflies of Massachusetts" by Blair Nikula, et al. It's the guide of choice here in NJ. Ed Lam's Damselfly Guide is also outstanding.Patrick B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-15580468639034655102008-08-30T13:42:00.000-04:002008-08-30T13:42:00.000-04:00Hi, Patrick.Pending Ed Lam's book, what's your fav...Hi, Patrick.<BR/><BR/>Pending Ed Lam's book, what's your favorite Dragonfly guide out right now? I'm in the market.<BR/><BR/>Thanks-<BR/><BR/>JasonJason Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078079559796728394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-46066723488288466382008-08-29T10:44:00.001-04:002008-08-29T10:44:00.001-04:00Actually, now that I look at my pile, I don't have...Actually, now that I look at my pile, I don't have the mammals book... I have the Kaufman one and the Princeton one.Patrick B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-3584585384080840482008-08-29T10:44:00.000-04:002008-08-29T10:44:00.000-04:00I am looking forward to the dragonfly guide, too. ...I am looking forward to the dragonfly guide, too. It was a notable omission among all the other guides. <BR/><BR/>My favorite of the bird-related guides is the warbler guide.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06567933367480378113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-58770620638498463542008-08-29T10:42:00.000-04:002008-08-29T10:42:00.000-04:00Susan, I'd love an autographed Peterson anything!R...Susan, I'd love an autographed Peterson anything!<BR/><BR/>Rick, somehow I missed that new edition. Darn, I bought the old one back in 2004. I guess I'll add it to the shopping list. :) Thanks!Patrick B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-53684367486594752462008-08-29T10:04:00.000-04:002008-08-29T10:04:00.000-04:00The new Mammals guide is really fine. Links here:...The new Mammals guide is really fine. Links here: http://birdaz.com/blog/2007/06/28/panama-rodent-identification/<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend, Patrick!<BR/>rRick Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801813993105953852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10864708.post-88098425276209180862008-08-29T08:57:00.000-04:002008-08-29T08:57:00.000-04:00I began with RTP's guide to wildflowers & ...I began with RTP's guide to wildflowers & wore out the first one! I have 6 or 7. Flowers, 3 birds, animal tracks, trees, stars, butterflies & maybe more (I'm at work) I always go back to Petey for ease of use because that's what I learned on. (I started with wildflowers because they didn't fly away while I was trying to ID them)My most prized possession is an autographed "Birds Across America" (I think that's the title) given to me by my cousin who was lucky enough to meet him back in the fifties. When asked who is my hero I have always replied Roger Torey Peterson!<BR/>SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com