crphoto8 wrote:
I've taken more and more bird images over the last few years especially on trips. The next step was to identify the birds, so I have the Audubon and California iOS apps. I was able to identify several birds in my backyard and nearby locations (Orange County, California) but it wasn't easy. I want a hard copy field guide; Google lists quite a few and there are sites that will grade them.
My question to our knowledgeable UHH members is - what do you recommend, what works for you?
I agree that Sibley is probably the best, but there are several others out there that are excellent. Layout, classification, indexing and quality of illustrations are important factors. Others have their own favorites. I used to carry four or five with me.