H.J. Ruiz – Avian101

Petrels, Albatrosses and Storm-Petrels of North America

 A Photographic Guide by Steve N.G. Howell

“For some people, even if they are involved to the hobby of birding or bird-photography_ the title of this guide might not sound  very impressive just being only three kinds of birds which are not entirely well known, you might think it wouldn’t amount to much ado, however, you’d be surprised about how misinformed you’ve been about this:

From the 140 known tubenoses species in the world, 50% of them occur in North America.

Mr. Howell has compiled the most informative guide in both text and visual form into a book, 483 pages of detailed and intelligent descriptions, Geographic variations, field identifications, scientific data, comparisons, Conservation, Migrations, Oceanic currents maps, strategies of migrations, habitats and behavior. And the list would be too long to mention in a paragraph. The photographic plates are impeccable and they visually self describe the intended textual description or observation made by the author. This is a guide well structured as much as well written. It had all my attention and educated me about those magnificent birds of the sea. This guide will be happily added to my Book Library!”

Review made by: H.J. Ruiz – Avian 101 – January 26, 2012