Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 595.7330973
EAN: 9780195112689
ISBN: 0195112687
Label: Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: October 12, 2000
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Sales Rank: 387862
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Dragonfly-watching is fast becoming an enjoyable and exciting hobby for many of those who love butterfly-watching.

This book picks up on that trend and brings it to the reader in an attractive and accessible format. A new addition to Oxford's acclaimed Butterflies through Binoculars series of field guides, Dragonflies through Binoculars allows for quick and easy identification of all the 300-plus species of dragonflies that have been found in the United States and Canada. In these well-illustrated pages, Sidney W. Dunkle answers any query the beginner or expert might have on the subject of dragonfly-watching on this continent--what kind of binoculars to buy, where to start looking for dragonflies, how to photograph these striking creatures, which clubs or societies to join, and so forth. Other important features for this handy field guide include detailed accounts of every species mentioned, useful information on habitats, explanations of mating rituals, full-color photographs of most of the species described, and range maps.




Rating: - I'm glad Dragonflies through Binoculars is on my bookshelf!
I am the nutty dragonfly lady in my neighborhood. I am out every day with my camera, wading, watching, sitting on a dock, on the creek bank, enjoying dragonflies and damselflies (they're cousins, you know). I use all my field guides all the time. I have found this book extremely useful. The book says "Dragonflies". I believe Mr. Dunkle had written one on Florida or southern damselflies. I think it's out of print.

If the odes fascinate you as much as I, then you need this book. ... Read More

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Rating: - Too many ignorant reviews for this fantastic book.
I generally don't bother to write reviews because others have usually stated my sentiments. However, I felt compelled to add another 5* review to compensate for the many whining, unfair customer reviews. Dragonflies Through Binoculars is a precise, well-researched book with execellent photographs and accompanying text that will be loved by all who have the patience necessary for studying these amazing creature. Some reviewers complained about the book's lack of damselflies, a pathetic complaint considering ... Read More

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Rating: - One of the most thorough field guides on dragonflies
This work on dragonflies (damselflies not included) used to be the only complete field guide on dragonflies for the US at a user-friendly level. Other guides have now been published with more info, but this one is still a winner and first-rate for its size. Its only drawback is the small photos and lack clarity on many make it not as useful in the field.

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Rating: - More of a reference work than a field guide
I've been using both this and the Nikula et al. "Beginners Guide..." for several years. The "Beginner's Guide" is much better in the field than DtB for most of us (on the principle that rare dragonflies, birds, etc. are encountered rarely)--but DtB is a useful reference work when trying to confirm field identification from digital photographs (or, I suppose, with "ode" in hand). As a field guide, I find the separation of photos and text/map extremely frustrating (the same commment applies to many other field ... Read More

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Rating: - A Great Guide
Dunkle's book is the best broad based guide that I have found. It provides very good photographs which are organized very usefully and coupled with well done range maps. The elaborate text (separate from the photos and maps) is very comprehensive and easy to follow. Again -- a well done guide.

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