You wrote:

>I was somewhat shocked to see how misleading the painting in Peterson was
>(not to mention seeing someone still using the Peterson guide; at least it
>wasn't the Golden guide).
>--
>Netta Smith and Dennis Paulson
>1724 NE 98 St.
>Seattle, WA 98115

I've led a somewhat cloistered life for the past few years with my new
mothering responsibilities and I've (obviously) lost touch with the world of
birdwatching today. I wondered if you could tell me what you meant by this
statement and what the NGS is. Also, and this question is for anyone, if I
were interested in learning more about bird identification and in getting
guided field experience, how would I do that? Where should I go or look?
Also - this Sibley guide that everyone is raving about - can I pick that up
at any major book sellers?

Thank You

DL McClurg
dlmcclurg at hotmail.com
Arlington, WA
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