RECOMMENDATION:A MUST have for anyone with an interest in the waterfowl of North America. Birdbooker Report Wow, this thing is huge! This is a two-volume set, housed in a slipcase. Each of the hardcover books is large and looks great. Its focus isn't identification (although it does cover that and has lots of photos and some great artwork), but does ... Read morehave just about anything you would want to know about this group of birds.
Grant McCreary The Birder's Library A readable, in-depth, and up-to-date discussion of the biology of every species known to breed in North America, 46 in all. We are delighted to add it to our library. BirdWatching Magazine Whether you're a duck hunter, a decoy collector, or just enamored with the world of waterfowl, Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America is the ultimate reference... Destined to become a go-to source for this generation of enthusiasts and the next. Garden & Gun Magnum opus... Not only is it comprehensive in the information it contains... it is something that many other works of such magnitude are not: highly readable. Which means that not only professionals but amateurs as well can benefit from it.
John E. Riutta The Well-read Naturalist The book is a treasure trove of information, and the coverage of the technical literature is remarkably thorough... This is a magnificent production. American Birding Association blog A defacto and worthy fourth edition... VERDICT: Of prime interest to naturalists, biologists, birders and hunters. Highly recommended.l Library Journal A new and definitive version of a classic that should be on the selves of any even remotely interested in waterfowl or birding. Midwest Book Review This is a wonderful two-volume set that provides up-to-date information on North America's ducks, geese and swans. Wildlife Activist Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America is another solid contribution from Guy Baldassarre...The information in these volumes will be a certain first stop for those interested in topics of waterfowl biology for many years into the future. The Journal of Wildlife Management This amazing work is an excellent complement to the previous volumes. Any North American library with comprehensive natural history holdings will want this waterfowl set, and it will grace the shelves of bird lovers and general libraries throughout the continent. Choice A useful addition to the libraries of ornithologists and others... Maintains an educational and otherwise worthy tradition begun in the 1940s (i.e. by Kortright). The 2014 DGS provides contemporary information on North American waterfowl in one accessible place (two volumes), professionally and carefully presented. The color photos of waterfowl. all gorgeous and carefully selected, should appeal to anyone, especially lay readers who may be less familiar with waterfowl identification and nuances of plumages. The Auk, American Ornithologist's Union A remarkable volume in terms of incorporating current research into each species account in a way that does not overwhelm either professional or amateur readers... Baldassarre has done a masterful job reinventing this classic for biologists and waterfowl lovers alike. This revision was much needed and will provide a valuable resource for anyone interest in waterfowl and their conservation. Prairie Naturalist A necessity for birders, hunters, and scientists who study these birds... If you are interested in waterfowl, I highly recommend this book. Living Bird Show Less