Gulls Simplified - by Pete Dunne & Kevin T Karlson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A simpler and more user-friendly visual approach to gull identification</b> <p/>This unique photographic field guide to North America's gulls provides a comparative approach to identification that concentrates on the size, structure, and basic plumage features of gulls--gone are the often-confusing array of plumage details found in traditional guides. <p/>Featuring hundreds of color photos throughout, <i>Gulls Simplified</i> illustrates the variations of gull plumages for a variety of ages, giving readers strong visual reference points for each species. Extensive captions accompany the photos, which include comparative photo arrays, digitized photo arrays for each age group, and numerous images of each species--a wealth of visual information at your fingertips. This one-of-a-kind guide includes detailed species accounts and a distribution map for each gull. <p/>An essential field companion for North American birders, <i>Gulls Simplified</i> reduces the confusion commonly associated with gull identification, offering a more user-friendly way of observing these marvelous birds.<br></p><ul><li>Provides a simpler approach to gull identification<br></li><li>Features a wealth of color photos for easy comparison among species<br></li><li>Includes detailed captions that explain identification criteria and aging, with direct visual reinforcement above the captions<br></li><li>Combines plumage details with a focus on size, body shape, and structural features for easy identification in the field<br></li><li>Highlights important field marks and physical features for each gull<br></li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[This book may] finally [get] you into gulls.<b>---John Miles, <i>Birdwatching Magazine</i></b><br><br>One of British Birds' Best Bird Books of 2019<br><br><i>Gulls Simplified </i>is an accessible, informative, and even humorous guide to identifying these wide-ranging, wily birds.<b>---The Editors, <i>Audubon</i></b><br><br><p>These images teamed with the friendly style of writing make you want to read and study every<br>corner of this book, every paragraph, every caption and to top off the enjoyment - a quiz! Oh yes, <br>this book has a photographic quiz at the back, and it is great fun - really!</p><b>---Sarah Harris, <i>British Trust for Ornithology</i></b><br><br>In a birding world that celebrates identification, there are surprisingly few articles and books on gull identification. So, we need to lift a glass to 2018, a year that has given us <i>Gulls of the World: A Photographic Field Guide </i>by Klaus Malling Olsen and <i>Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach to Identification </i>by Pete Dunne and Kevin T. Karlson. . . . [T]he bar here is high, there are expectations of excellent writing, high-quality photographs, a friendly yet educational approach, and a high level of expertise. . . . And, yes, they succeed on all points.<b>---Donna Schulman, <i>10,000 Birds Book Review</i></b><br><br>One of American Birding Podcast's Best Bird Books of 2018 (Nate Swick)<br><br>The overall design of the book is excellent and the photographs are the best collection I've seen. . . . The combination of simple approach, brilliant photos and the readable style encourages all birders to dip their toes into the wonderful world of gulls!<b>---Dawn Balmer, <i>British Birds</i></b><br><br>This clearly-written and beautifully-illustrated book is a must-have for all birders, presenting a simplified method for identifying all those confusing gull species of North America.-- "GrrlScientist"<br><br>This is probably the closest thing to a Gulling for Dummies there is.<b>---Jennie Erin Smith, <i>Wall Street Journal</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Pete Dunne</b> is Birding Ambassador at Large for New Jersey Audubon. His books include <i>Hawks in Flight</i>, <i>Birds of Prey</i> (with Kevin T. Karlson), and <i>Pete Dunne's Essential Field Guide Companion</i>. <b>Kevin T. Karlson</b> is an accomplished birder, tour leader, and wildlife photographer. His books include the <i>Peterson Reference Guide to Birding by Impression</i> and <i>The Shorebird Guide</i>.
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