I’ve found the Pocket Naturalist series of folding, plastic-coated identification charts excellent while out in the field on day trips. Not only do they fold easily and hardly take any space in a pocket or backpack, but they’re also accurate and a great aid.
Inc. The O.W.L. - Newsletter of the New Jersey Outdoor Women’s League
"While you won't want to discard your bulky bird, flower, tree etc. books, these are ideal casual identification guides. In addition to the illustrations, there is enough descriptive material on each species to key in on and follow up when it is convenient to scour the books for greater detail and confirmation."
"Here’s a handy way to impress your friends and identify trees and flowers in the park or your own back yard."
Waterford Press takes the simple approach to learning with its Pocket Naturalist series, which features more than 100 titles. Ideal for novices and veterans alike, these lightweight water-resistant references are laminated and fold down to pocket size.
New Mexico Birds can tell you if you’ve spotted a belted kingfisher or a ruby-crowned kinglet. Part of the Pocket Naturalist series from Waterford Press, this laminated field guide is light-weight in size, but not in information. Full color illustrations provide quick reference and identification tips. Pocket Naturalist guides retail for $5.95 and are available in most major bookstores; www.waterfordpress.com.
In the simplified Pocket Naturalist series…you can not only see the birds of Tennessee, but also get the 25 hottest places to watch them.
While you won’t want to discard your bulky bird, flower, tree, etc. books, these are ideal casual identification guides. In addition to the illustrations, there is enough descriptive material on each species to key in on and then follow up when it is convenient to scour the books for greater detail and confirmation. If we ran to a store that caters to outdoor enthusiasts we’d sure have some of these in the rack.
Michigan North Woods Call
Waterford’s Pocket Guides transform a walk on the beach or a hike in the woods into a rich opportunity.
The Pocket Naturalist series has something for everyone’s backyard.
Garden Ideas & Outdoor Living
Has this ever happened to you? Your out in a field or in the forest or on a stream and a bird flashes by. You get a good look at it, note its most prominent features, but you’re not sure what it is. You could look it up in a bird book, but who carries a bird book a field when the whole idea is to travel as light as possible? Now Waterford Press has come up with something that solves the problem: a pocket sized bird guide that is four inches wide, 8 ¼” inches long and flat as yesterdays beer.
Chicago Press & Sun-Bulletin
The Pocket Naturalist series of Waterford Press Pocket Guides quickly and easily introduces novice outdoorsmen to the wonders of animal and plant life, as well as other aspects of the wilderness. These books can also act as handy pocket references for the more experienced outdoor lovers. The Pocket Guides measure 3 1/2 X 8 1/4 inches folded and open to 22 1/4 and 8 1/4 inches. Subject matter ranges from weather to wildlife, including regional and state guides to wildflowers, birds and trees.
Waterford Press offers laminated folding cards in many different titles such as Backyard Birds and Birds of Prey as well as local guides to other creatures and plants such as Animal Tracks, Pond Life, and Roadside Flowers. Although these contain only simple listings of the most common types in your area, its amazing how many species they pack into these inexpensive heavy duty cards. An added benefit is that they can be folded to create a book-like spine for easy display.
Birding Business Magazine
Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliff Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential.
Backpacker Magazine Editors
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Kim Christ
... this laminated field guide is lightweight in size, but not information.
AAA New Mexico Journey Magazine
Want a handy, compact guide to your next travel destination? Waterford Press Pocket Guides give readers a special opportunity to interact, enjoy and learn about our world. They specialize in providing readers with simplified informational materials related to travel, culture and natural history.
"the lightweight and waterproof guides can easily be carried in a daypack or pocket on treks or hunting trips."
"...these basic guides from Waterford Press are easy, convenient, brochures perfect for beginning or casual birders, and can also be valuable supplements for birders in new locations or who find themselves missing their larger field guides."
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