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Millions of people travel to Israel each year to have a religious experience in The Holy Land. BWD Editor Bill Thompson, III, found his with the birds in the Hula Valley.
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Peterson Field Guides
These authoritative guides are ideal for anyone birding in the field! Choose between a guide for Eastern and Central North America or Western North America.
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Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America
Critically acclaimed for its innovative design, the Kaufman guide is among the easiest to use for fast identification in the field.