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Hawks In Flight Kindle Edition

by Pete Dunne (Author), David Sibley (Author), Clay Sutton (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
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Among the world's most popular birds, hawks can be some of the most difficult birds to identify. They're most often seen flying high above and at a distance.

In the first edition of Hawks in Flight, Pete Dunne, David Sibley, and Clay Sutton presented a holistic method of hawk identification, using general body shape, the way they move, and the places they are most likely to be seen.

The new edition of the book that Roger Tory Peterson called a "landmark" integrates an array of carefully selected photographs, David Sibley's superb illustrations, and a clear, information-packed text and takes raptor identification to a higher level. This edition covers all of the raptors that breed in North America, including those with limited ranges in Florida, the Southwest, and Texas.

Picking up where its predecessor ended by including two decades of raptor identification refinement, Hawks in Flight summarizes and places in users’ hands an identification skill set that used to take years to master. The unique alchemy of Dunne, Sibley, and Sutton—including their collective experience of more than one hundred years watching hawks—make this book a singular achievement and a must-have for anyone interested in hawks.
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"A landmark . . . a book I could learn a lot from." -- Roger Tory Peterson —

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Among the world's most popular birds, hawks can be some of the most difficult birds to identify. They're most often seen flying high above and at a distance.
In the first edition of "Hawks in Flight," Pete Dunne, David Sibley, and Clay Sutton presented a holistic method of hawk identification, using general body shape, the way they move, and the places they are most likely to be seen.
The new edition of the book that Roger Tory Peterson called a "landmark" integrates an array of carefully selected photographs, David Sibley's superb illustrations, and a clear, information-packed text and takes raptor identification to a higher level. This edition covers all of the raptors that breed in North America, including those with limited ranges in Florida, the Southwest, and Texas.
Picking up where its predecessor ended by including two decades of raptor identification refinement, "Hawks in Flight" summarizes and places in users hands an identification skill set that used to take years to master. The unique alchemy of Dunne, Sibley, and Sutton including their collective experience of more than one hundred years watching hawks make this book a singular achievement and a must-have for anyone interested in hawks.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006R8PGJY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mariner Books; Second edition (September 18, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 18615 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 795 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 214 ratings

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    PETE DUNNE is the author of many books, including Pete Dunne's Essential Field Guide Companion, Pete Dunne on Bird Watching, and most recently Prairie Spring, the first in a four-book series on the seasons. He is the vice president of the New Jersey Audubon Society and director of its Cape May Bird Observatory.

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    David Allen Sibley (born 1962, in Plattsburgh, New York) is an American naturalist. The son of ornithologist Fred Sibley, he began watching and drawing birds at a very young age, and spent most of the 1980s and 90s traveling all over the North American continent in search of birds. He is the author and illustrator of The Sibley Guide to Birds (and several other books about birds), as well as the Sibley Guide to Trees.

    Photo by Slowking4 (Own work) [GFDL 1.2 (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/fdl-1.2.html)], via Wikimedia Commons.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Great book, Great photos, Great authors, Great Birds of Prey. One of the best raptor guides on todays market.
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Idaho John
5.0 out of 5 stars Big help for this raptor enthusiast!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2012
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My primary interest is watching and identifying raptors. I started out with the Peterson's guides as a child and was thrilled when the "Peterson Field Guide to Hawks of North America" was published (see my review). Then last year I started using Jeff Ligouri's "Hawks at a Distance." And recently added a copy of this volume - "Hawks in Flight," 2nd Edition - which has been expanded to include raptors in western North America. I have found it to be very useful. Specifically - Pete Dunne describes characteristics about each specie in simple and engaging language. Next - the photographs in the book (by Sutton, Ligouri and others) were well chosen in presenting key profiles. Finally, I find that David Sibley has the ability to educate me to certain specifics with his drawings - for me it has been posture. Between his "The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America," and this book, I am beginning to appreciate how much information he packs into one of his pen and ink drawings. Added together, the combination makes it easier for me to get a lock on what I am seeing in the field.

No one guide has been "the answer," for me when it comes to identifying raptors. I seem to need a variety of references. This is a great addition and could stand alone. However if I can encourage new birders here, get a variety of guides so that you can check with various resources and are not stuck with one. Not being sure of your ID is part of the challenge (and fun) of being a birder. Books like this add to your ID tool box. Highly recommended!
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liketoread
5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoy this book
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017
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I really enjoy this book. It has helped me learn a lot about identifying hawks. In the process of reading it, I feel like I've learned a lot about hawk identification in general. Great book. Lots of nice drawings and photos, and the text is well written.
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anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars Great IDs for hawks
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020
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I haven't had a chance to thoroughly read the book and digest the details, but it is an amazing book and a great addition to my collection of bird books.
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A. Adams
4.0 out of 5 stars New edition
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013
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We have found this book to be very helpful in our raptor identification. We are happy to see there is a new edition--we keep the first edition in the car and the 2nd edition at the house. The hard cover is good for reference work--wish there were a softcover to take in the car (that is why we still use the first edition).
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J. T. Gotsick
5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed holistic guide to raptor identification
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019
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Hawks are beautiful and distinctive when perched, but this is often not how one gets to view them in the wild. This book gives a systematic overview of all North American birds of prey, including the rare ones. It analyzes their shape, coloration, and behaviour, giving one a complete overview of field marks, posture under various flight modes (soaring, gliding, and powered flight), and general behavioural tendencies. And it discusses how to identify them from great distance, not just on the rare occasions when we get a good close-up view.
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Bookworm64
5.0 out of 5 stars Updating a classic
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013
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Hawks in Flight was the first "specialty" guide I ever read in birding, and I found it very useful. Between Sibley's drawings, Dunne's writing, and Sutton's photographs, I felt like I had advanced a few grades in mere days. At the hawkwatch, I saw EXACTLY what they were pointing out. When the second edition came out, it was even better: photographs, text, drawings, and MORE SPECIES! Expanding it to cover Southwest birds and the rarities like California Condor and Aplomado Falcon was all the more reason to acquire and devour this book. One feels like you have received a college education in hawk I.D. when one has finished this book, while simply having the pleasure of reading. Can't wait to see how much better my I.D. knowledge has improved this season!
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Bill M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book...
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
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Bought for my wife... she says the pictures/sketches are good, the color is good, the photography is good, and the text is good (but "could be in a larger font, but then again I'm getting older"). The binding quality is good as well.
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Been There Done That
5.0 out of 5 stars An oldie, but a goody
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020
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This is a great reference book, especially if you see a lot of raptors in flight. It's been my go-to book for over 30 years (it was one of the first of its kind) and I'm replacing my original copy, which is falling apart. The second addition has color photos, as well as the black and white.
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Duster
5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable field guide as most hawks are in flight when viewing.
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2021
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I have been using this guide extensively to assist me in tracking the Hawk migration this year. It has been very helpful in confirming my sightings. Easy to use and very informative.
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JoAn RoMa
5.0 out of 5 stars Aves en Vuelo Simplificado.
Reviewed in Mexico on September 28, 2018
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Tipo de Guía: Para confirmar especies en el estudio o en su lugar favorito. El trabajo realizado en este libro denota el nivel de conocimiento sobre el tema que tienen sus autores. Sin duda una Guía para coleccionar.

Nivel de Pajareo: De Intermedio a Avanzado.
Estilo: Texto descriptivo, Fotografías & Ilustraciones.
Encuadernación cartoné: Tapa dura, cocido y forrado en una cubierta rígida de cartón
Fotografías bien escogidas logran explicar las características de cada especie, Dibujos precisos y simplificados por D. Sibley, una autoridad en ese tema.
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JoAn RoMa
5.0 out of 5 stars Aves en Vuelo Simplificado.
Reviewed in Mexico on September 28, 2018
Tipo de Guía: Para confirmar especies en el estudio o en su lugar favorito. El trabajo realizado en este libro denota el nivel de conocimiento sobre el tema que tienen sus autores. Sin duda una Guía para coleccionar.

Nivel de Pajareo: De Intermedio a Avanzado.
Estilo: Texto descriptivo, Fotografías & Ilustraciones.
Encuadernación cartoné: Tapa dura, cocido y forrado en una cubierta rígida de cartón
Fotografías bien escogidas logran explicar las características de cada especie, Dibujos precisos y simplificados por D. Sibley, una autoridad en ese tema.
Fichas de Identificación; En vuelo, Comparaciones...
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John C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than I expected.
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2019
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I'll have no trouble identifying the hawks I see now with this awesome reference book! I was very happy to see kites, falcons, and vultures also included.
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Stephane Deshaies
5.0 out of 5 stars Great as all from those authors..
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2019
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I have had the first edition for years and used it a lot. This one is greater as it adds colors to the plates!
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Simon Carter
4.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for hawk-watchers, and a very useful addition to any birders library.
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2019
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Very comprehensive coverage, clear text, illustrated with line drawings and mostly good quality photos. I would have liked to see more line drawings, e.g. to distinguish eagles of different ages.
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