Where to Watch Birds in Turkey, Greece and Cyprus

Rating:
Summary: Temptation Resisted
Review: I was very tempted to buy this book on a recent visit to Istanbul. I did not because I consider myself a novice birdwatcher. As such, I am accustomed to the layout and information contained in Audobon or Peterson guides. Therefore, this book did not have enough pictures and identification tips for my particular needs.

Based on what I absorbed while trying to decide whether or not to succumb to temptation,this book is probably useful to a more experienced birder. The focus of the information is on where the birds can be found. The size was convenient. The maps were clear, although I have no personal information as to their accuracy. I had not previously encountered a bird book with black and white line drawings of birds and found that curious. The colored illustrations were attractive but too limited for my needs.

If you are a more experienced birder with a particular interest in this region, this book would be very useful in planning a birding trip and as a companion to a field guide. I recommend purchasing the book before travelling to Turkey. I found the book in two of the English language bookstores in Istanbul and it was fairly expensive.