The Audubon Society Master Guide to Birding (3 Volume Set)

The Audubon Society Master Guide to Birding – Complete 3-Volume Set (1983)

A landmark reference for serious birders, this three-volume set from the National Audubon Society offers an in-depth and richly illustrated guide to the birds of North America. Designed as an advanced field handbook, it covers 835 species and includes 1245 full-colour photographs, 193 paintings, 422 drawings, and 650 range maps, all arranged by the American Ornithologists' Union taxonomy of the time.

• Volume I: Loons to Sandpipers

• Volume II: Gulls to Dippers

• Volume III: Old World Warblers to Sparrows

Each volume combines authoritative text with detailed field marks, multiple photographic angles per species, and extensive behavioral notes. While originally intended for field use, these substantial volumes now serve best as desk references, valued for their depth and historical significance.

Though the range maps and photographic quality reflect 1983 standards, the content remains a valuable resource for enthusiasts and researchers alike. A must-have for any birding library, this set enhances both identification skills and overall appreciation for North American birdlife.