Birding Texas

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Summary: Marvelous! Contains more than just gudelines to the birds!
Review: Birding Texas offers two additional pieces of information not usually available: (1) illustrations of Texas's 32 speciality birds, those not normally found in any other state, and each illustration includes info on where the species can best be found; (2) a distribution/ status checklist for all 10 regions throughout the state; first time ever and extremely helpful. This book is extremely useful for birders, both beginners and experienced alike, for finding all the birds, from northern cardinals to golden-cheeked warblers and lucifer hummingbirds, throughout the year.

Rating:
Summary: Not too bad, not too good
Review: I tested Birding Texas under field conditions last spring. I am sorry to say that many maps are of limited use as are the descriptions to get to the places. You only need it if you like to go to places that are not covered by the two ABA/Lane guides currently available. For the Texas coast and the Rio Grande valley you'd better refer to the these two books.

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Summary: Best travel guide ever!
Review: This book includes many of the out of the way places to bird, along with many local birding spots, that are not listed in past birding guides.