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1) Howell, Steve N. G. and Kirk Zufelt. Oceanic Birds of the World: A Photo Guide. 2019. Princeton University Press. Paperback: 360 pages. Price: $35.00 U.S. 
PUBLISHER'S SUMMARY: A state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic birds.
     Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer unusual identification challenges―many species look similar and it can be difficult to get good views of fast-flying birds from a moving boat. The first field guide to the world's oceanic birds in more than two decades, this exciting and authoritative book draws on decades of firsthand experience on the open seas. It features clear text filled with original insights and new information and more than 2,200 carefully chosen color images that bring the ocean and its remarkable winged inhabitants to life. Never before have oceanic birds been presented in such an accessible and comprehensive way.
     The introduction discusses the many recent developments in seabird taxonomy, which are incorporated into the species accounts, and these accounts are arranged into groups that aid field identification. Each group and species complex has an introductory overview of its identification challenges, illustrated with clear comparative photos. The text describes flight manner, plumage variation related to age and molt, seasonal occurrence patterns, migration routes, and many other features.
     The result is an indispensable guide for exploring birding's last great frontier.

• A comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible guide to oceanic birds
• Covers more than 270 species
• Includes more than 2,200 color photos with concise captions noting key features
• Features careful species comparisons, overviews of the latest taxonomy, tips on how to observe and ID birds at sea, and much more

 RECOMMENDATION: A MUST have for all pelagic birders!

2) Newland, David et al.. Britain's Day-flying Moths: A Field Guide to the Day-flying Moths of Great Britain and Ireland, Fully Revised and Updated Second Edition. 2019. Princeton University Press. Paperback: 232 pages. Price: $23.95 U.S.
PUBLISHER'S SUMMARY: A carefully designed and beautifully illustrated photographic guide to the moths you are most likely to see during the day.
     This concise photographic field guide helps you to identify the day-flying moths most likely to be seen in Great Britain and Ireland. It combines stunning photographs, clear and authoritative text and an easy-to-use design to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of these intriguing and often colourful insects. Like butterflies, some moths fly regularly in sunshine, whereas others that usually fly at night are readily disturbed from their resting places during the day. This guide describes all of these species and features at least one photograph of each in its natural, resting pose. A brief description of each moth covers the key identification features and when and where to look for it, and includes information on its status, life history, special features and caterpillar food plants. Other sections explain how to distinguish moths from butterflies, and also provide essential information on biology, classification, habitats, gardening for moths, conservation and legislation and recording and monitoring.

• Individual accounts for 158 species and photos of 28 others
• More than 320 stunning photos, with every moth shown as you see it
• Beautifully designed, easy to use and clearly written

 RECOMMENDATION: For those with an interest in the moths of the region.