
The ANS
Naturalist News (December–January issue) gave high praise to the
first edition of the guide. "Both ‘old hands’ and…new…are going to find
this storehouse of information infinitely helpful in uncovering the
rich parklands and birding resources of Montgomery County. Actually,
it ought to have much wider appeal and exposure than to just the
birding community."
"The Birder's Guide just arrived today ! It's
beautiful and thorough and incredibly well done, overall. You guys
should be proud. No surprise why it's selling so well. I've learned
so much already just by leafing through. Michael O'Brien's drawings
are beautiful and the layout's great. A triumph! as the reviewers
should say. Thanks so much for sending the book and having it signed
by fellow MOSers. It really, really makes me homesick and longing to
explore new local birding haunts…"
—
from an email received from Spain...
The Second Edition contains several new birding
areas including Blue Mash, Germantown Recreation Park and Lois Green
Conservation Area. A complete update of all Sections as well
as some new 'Little Treasures' have been included. All maps
have been checked and updated. The bird species accounts and
checklist for the County have been modified to reflect the changes
over the past several years.
"We received the books yesterday, Howard.
Thanks for sending them so promptly. You all did a fantastic
job on this book! It looks great. I've updated the ABA
website with a description of the current edition. Please
share my enthusiasm with the other folks who worked on this edition.
Best regards, Charlotte Goedsche of the American Birding
Association."
The Guide may be ordered from Howard Lefkowitz at
wa3vez@comcast.net. It
may be picked up at MBC meetings or mailed to you for a charge of
$3.00. The cost of the Guide varies depending on membership in MBC.