For years, we have fielded calls from birders asking when the new edition of Birds of Europe will publish. Well, it is finally here and hopefully it lives up to the hype.
The 2nd edition includes sixteen extra pages as well as new artwork, extensive text revisions that incorporate the latest identification knowledge, and updated maps.
The first edition of this authoritative text is already a staple for many bird enthusiasts and was praised as the “richest and the most comprehensive of the current guides,” by The Times (London). Bird Watcher’s Digest wrote, “if you are birding in Europe, you must have this guide…It should also be in the library of anyone who collects field guides.”
On March 9th, 2010 at 11:50 am John Riutta replied:
This is very good news indeed! Many of us on “this side of the pond” have long anticipated the release of this title.
On March 9th, 2010 at 4:03 pm Jeff replied:
This title will come in very handy to help me understand what my readers on John’s side of the pond are referring to in their posts. I currently only have guides for eastern and western parts of north America.
On March 9th, 2010 at 10:09 pm Andrew Baksh replied:
This indeed very good news. It will serve us well when discussing species with our friends from Europe and also help us to spot those rare strays.
On March 20th, 2010 at 4:28 pm Wren replied:
You had me at the cover illustrations – it’s a beautiful book and I’m looking forward to delving further into it.
On March 20th, 2010 at 4:31 pm updated european bird guide released replied:
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