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Common Dragonflies of California : A Beginner's Pocket Guide (Paperback)

by Kathy Biggs (Author) "Large, heavy-bodied; ordinarily larger than damselflies..." (more)
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".... a nice little pocket-sized guide,.... photographs are clear.....I recommend this ...to anyone interested in Odonata, ... it's a bargain." -- Mark O'Brien - Williamsonia, Michigan Odonata Survey,
Vol. 4, No. 3, Summer, 2000


".... beautifully laid out, concise, informative, .... a little jewel, ...'good things come in small packages'." -- Ty Brown - Salazar Library, Sonoma State University

"...charming! ... perfect for carrying around in a pack.... much information in a very small space without ever appearing crowded." -- Lynn Monroe - Colorado author

"...clear, concise identification information ...stunning clear color photos.... a compact, affordable, accurate and fascinating 'must-have' for western nature lovers." -- Bob Lorenzen - Publisher, Bored Feet Press; author of the

"...fills niche that was begging to be occupied! Petite dimensions, light weight: should be carried by naturalists, hikers, bikers." -- Rich Stallcup, PRBO CA, author

"I'm sure it will be a great success" -- Doris Kretschmer, UCPress

"It's about time somebody put together a dragonfly guide. I'm looking forward to putting the names with the faces." -- Victoria Smith - an ordinary customer who sums it up nicely

"It's been much needed for a long time!" -- Wendy Dreskin - College of Marin

"The booklet is nice - a handy format and friendly approach." -- Roy J. Beckemeyer, Kansas Dragonfly Guides

Fills niche that was begging to be occupied! Petite dimensions, light weightt: should be carried by naturalists, hikers, bikers. -- Rich Stallcup, PRBO CA, author

Product Description
Learn how to identify the dragonflies and damselflies you see in your yards and on your outings

- softbound (laminated cover), 96 pages

- fits in your pocket (5.75" X 4.5")

- dragonflies and damselflies included

- 77 species covered: 6 family pages with live scanned dragonflies; 58 species pages with photos; 2 pages with anatomical sketches; species paired by similarities

- sizes (including a a bold line the length of the dragonfly), descriptions, comparisons, habitats, flight periods, behavior, distribution

- includes a checklist of all CA species

- 119 color photos/scans, inc. some nymph

The book has a companion website showing ALL of California's Dragonflies with distribution maps, which are updated twice yearly. The website contains additional information on each speices and has links to CalOdes, the California dragonfly discussion group, sightings within the state, and updated flight periods as well as addtional photos of all species.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Azalea Creek Publishing (April 5, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0967793408
  • ISBN-13: 978-0967793405
  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,453,230 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Handy and Informative Book!, May 26, 2000
By "revgee" (California) - See all my reviews
We have a pond in our yard, and this book has given us the opportunity to identify those beautiful visitors that we have been looking at! The pictures are clear, and the descriptions are very helpful when it comes to looking for markings that help distinguish between two similar species. There is a handy glossary at the back where one can find the meanings of any technical words. This is a put-it-in-your-pocket-when-you-go-hiking kind of book. It is presented at a level that is clear for adults or those budding naturalists you might have running around....

So happy to have it in my natural history collection!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Field Guide, November 2, 2001
By T. D. Butler (Millville, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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As a beginner in the study of these fascinating and beautiful creatures, I found this book clear, concise, and easy to understand and use. The text is simple and complete, and the illustrations are excellent. The small size of the volume makes it fit easily into your pocket for quick reference. Anyone interested in dragonflies will find the book an absolute MUST!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable field guide. Easy to use. Great photographs., January 24, 2001
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This is really nice field guide to have. The photographs are great. Each entry is succint and includes one or two photographs together with a bold line the length of the dragonfly and printed in one of the dominant colors of the dragonfly. There is a checklist in the back so that you can keep track of what you see, and the introductory information in the front of the book is well-written. Though I bought this book for myself, I think that it also would make a great field guide for a child since the book is small, easy to use, and the photos are clear and attractive. It is well worth the price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, easy to take with you guide
Great pictures and information in an easy to carry guide. The author is worth listening too, if you get an opportunity.
Published 16 months ago by Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent little book on the dragonflies
This is really a great little book on a specialized but interesting area of insect identification. Although considered primitive insects (since they undergo incomplete... Read more
Published 19 months ago by magellan

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Pocket Guide!
Common Dragonflies of California is an uncommon book. Full of sound advice and chock full of excellent color photos, this book will be of great interest to any California nature... Read more
Published on May 7, 2001 by Thomas L. Ogren

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An awesome book! Easy to use with great photos. You'll never view dragonflies the same again.

At this price point it makes for an awesome gift... Read more

Published on August 29, 2000 by Amazing Grace

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, easy to use book
I thought it would be tough to ID Dragonflies but with this book it has been suprisingly easy. Now if they would just hold still for the binculars!
Published on July 9, 2000 by cilles

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