Stokes Field Guide to Birds : Eastern Region  Read a review on this book

Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs : Eastern Region  (Three compact discs and 64 page booklet) Read a review on these cds

 
 
 
 
 

Reviews
               The author, Lang Elliott, e-mail: lang@naturesound.com, web
                     address: http://www.naturesound.com , 09/05/97
                     Hear Audio Samples at my web site!
                     If you'd like to hear Real Audio samples of ten species sound prints from
                     the Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs, visit my web site at
                     http://www.naturesound.com and follow the links for the Stokes Guide.
                     These samples are provided in the Real Audio http pseudo streaming
                     format for 28.8 modems or faster. If you do not have a Real Audio
                     player installed, you can get one at http://www.realaudio.com. My
                     web site also offers a link to full documentation of dates and locations of
                     the nearly 2000 recordings used to create the guide.

                     The author, lang@naturesound.com , 08/06/97
                     I recommend purchasing the compact disc version
                     My new guide to bird songs covers over 370 species and comes in
                     cassette and compact disc versions, both retailed at the same price. I
                     strongly recommend the purchase of the compact disc version (ISBN
                     1-57042-483-7) because it allows for rapid access of each species
                     through CD track numbers. Also, the audio quality of compact disc is
                     superior to cassette. The best compact disc player for my guide is one
                     that has a keyboard that allows for rapid entry of track numbers from 1
                     through 99. For high track numbers, such as 99, many players have an
                     "over ten" key that requires the user to press that key nine times to get to
                     90, followed by pressing the 9 key to finally access track 99 (for a total
                     of ten finger strikes). A smaller number of players allow for direct entry of
                     99 in only two strikes. Obviously, this kind of player would be optimal
                     for my discs. It follows that the worst possible player is one that requires
                     99 sequential strikes to access track 99! --This text refers to the audio
                     cassette edition of this title
 

                     Customer Comments
                     Average Customer Review:  Number of Reviews: 2

                     A reader from Connecticut, USA , 07/20/98
                     Marvelous for all who want to learn bird songs & calls
                     I've been looking for this audio cassette for quite a while and when I
                     purchased the Stokes Field Guide: Audio Cassette Version, I was not
                     disappointed. It is wonderful!! to say the least. If you are interested in
                     hearing the various calls and songs of Eastern Birds then get this..... Also
                     get the reference book Stokes Field Guide to Eastern Birds for pictures
                     and detailed descriptions, you will not be disappointed and your
                     bird watching experiences and adventures will be greatly enhanced. --This
                     text refers to the audio cassette edition of this title

                     Pam Rastall (pam@cotf.edu) , 04/22/97
                     A real "TWEET" for any BIRDWATCHER!!!!!
                     This is a reference to real "CROW" about for learning and listening to the
                     Bird Songs of the Eastern U.S. Each CD track has 1-2 different bird's
                     calls and songs making them easy to find. The accompanying guide also
                     helps with written descriptions of what to listen for. It also references the
                     page numbers in the Stokes' Field Guide to help describe each bird, its
                     range and habits. It has been a "HOOT" to listen to for over 3 hours (on
                     3 CDs) and has kept me humming like a bird. I have already been able to
                     identify some birds through their songs because of it. What a true
                     "tweet"!!! Its a fantastic value at a "cheep" price that will drive you
                     "cuckoo" if you let it "swift"-ly fly by. Thank You for a "RAVEN"
                     success, Lang Elliott along with Donald and Lillian Stokes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review
                     Booknews, Inc. , 03/01/96
                     Notable for its numerous identification keys including a quick, full-color
                     visual guide to the most common backyard birds, a quick alphabetical
                     index on the inside covers (as well as a complete one within) and a color
                     tab index to bird groups. Superb color photographs include relevant
                     plumage variations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
 

                     Customer Comments
                     Average Customer Review:  Number of Reviews: 1

                    escl@golden.net , 05/19/97
                     A great book. Easy identification of birds; great pictures
                     This book is a perfect for fast, easy identification of birds. It has coloured
                     tabs on the side of the book for so you can find your bird more quickly
                     and contains over 900 great pictures.