--- product_id: 14410560 title: "Peterson Reference Guide To Birding By Impression: A Different Approach to Knowing and Identifying Birds" price: "€ 194.23" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/14410560-peterson-reference-guide-to-birding-by-impression-a-different-approach store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Peterson Reference Guide To Birding By Impression: A Different Approach to Knowing and Identifying Birds **Price:** € 194.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Peterson Reference Guide To Birding By Impression: A Different Approach to Knowing and Identifying Birds - **How much does it cost?** € 194.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/14410560-peterson-reference-guide-to-birding-by-impression-a-different-approach) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Peterson Reference Guide To Birding By Impression: A Different Approach to Knowing and Identifying Birds on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: A Guide on a 'Rounded Out' Approach to Birding - This is an excellent field guide, with a more 'rounded out' approach to birdwatching. The authors, Kevin Karlson (one of the nicest men I have met) and Dale Rosselet (whom I have not met) emphasize how to rnore carefully observe birds in the field, noting their shape and other physical characteristics before getting to plumage distinctions (which is how most birders identify what they are seeing). This is 'birding by impression', which is how we often recognize family and friends before they are close enough to clearly see - shape, structure, height, and gait (or with birds - flight pattern). I am trying to put this in practice in my field work now, and it is slowly beginning to help as I linger with my views longer whenever possible, and 'get to know them' better. Combined with typical field identification, I believe this will help expand my own skills. The writing is excellent and the quizzes throughout are helpful in applying techniques emphasized in the text. Strongly recommended for birders of any level. Review: Exceptional comparison guide for birding - I found some similar species incredibly difficult to separate in many books; but the Peterson book's comparison photos make it easier to break down the similarities with it's group and comparison photos. There is a lot of great informative text; but I would have liked a bit larger and clearer photos, so some of the species differences were more obvious. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,860,371 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,488 in Outdoors & Nature Reference #1,592 in Bird Field Guides #122,276 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (53) | | Dimensions | 7 x 0.84 x 10 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 0547195788 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0547195780 | | Item Weight | 2.1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | May 5, 2015 | | Publisher | Mariner Books | ## Images ![Peterson Reference Guide To Birding By Impression: A Different Approach to Knowing and Identifying Birds - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wfYqvoakL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Guide on a 'Rounded Out' Approach to Birding *by C***R on June 27, 2015* This is an excellent field guide, with a more 'rounded out' approach to birdwatching. The authors, Kevin Karlson (one of the nicest men I have met) and Dale Rosselet (whom I have not met) emphasize how to rnore carefully observe birds in the field, noting their shape and other physical characteristics before getting to plumage distinctions (which is how most birders identify what they are seeing). This is 'birding by impression', which is how we often recognize family and friends before they are close enough to clearly see - shape, structure, height, and gait (or with birds - flight pattern). I am trying to put this in practice in my field work now, and it is slowly beginning to help as I linger with my views longer whenever possible, and 'get to know them' better. Combined with typical field identification, I believe this will help expand my own skills. The writing is excellent and the quizzes throughout are helpful in applying techniques emphasized in the text. Strongly recommended for birders of any level. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional comparison guide for birding *by M***3 on January 24, 2023* I found some similar species incredibly difficult to separate in many books; but the Peterson book's comparison photos make it easier to break down the similarities with it's group and comparison photos. There is a lot of great informative text; but I would have liked a bit larger and clearer photos, so some of the species differences were more obvious. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I think this is the birding book to own *by M***M on December 28, 2015* I did my birding homework and decided that this was the new book to purchase for my SIL. As it turns out, she and her husband are scheduled to attend a lecture/seminar on this very topic by these very authors when they go on their next vacation. This book made a wonderful present although I can't tell you much about it because I never had a chance to pre-read it. I am giving serious consideration to buying another for another SIL (other side of the family) because just the samples I read and the reaction from the recipient have increased my positive impression. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/14410560-peterson-reference-guide-to-birding-by-impression-a-different-approach](https://www.desertcart.be/products/14410560-peterson-reference-guide-to-birding-by-impression-a-different-approach) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*