Raptors of California

“Hans and Pam Peeters of Sunol have coauthored a natural history guide on California raptors that lifts this form of literature to a new level vis a vis its readability. Such guides tend to be suffocatingly technical. . . His guide doesn’t ignore such data, but is is also spiced with anecdotes and observations that show hawks, eagles, falcons and other raptors of California to be more than just their feathers and markings. The book . . . shows them to be creatures with diverse and fascinating personalities. . . . Raptors of California will be prized by more than raptor watchers. It’s one of those books that belongs in every library-a book you return on again and again and again, dipping in it a few pages at a time.”

— The Independent

“Profiles the magnificent bird group that includes hawks, eagles and falcons. . . . Raptors of California is especially notable for pointing out distinguishing marks of difficult-to-identify species.”

— Santa Cruz Sentinel

“Raptors of California gives a look at everything from eagles to falcons, with color plates, photos and locator maps.”

— San Luis Obispo Tribune

“Raptors of California offers excellent tips, techniques, and tricks for straightforward bird identification. But it does more than that: The husband-and-wife team of Hans and Pam Peeters write in a light-handed but comprehensive style that engages the reader with creative analogies and humorous anecdotes. . . . Whether you are interested in learning about raptor anatomy, foraging, reproduction, where and how to observe raptors, raptor conservation, endangered species or caring for injured hawks, you will find the answers here.”

— Bay Nature

“The book is a pure delight to read.”

— Western North American Naturalist

“This richly illustrated volume supplies both an identification guide and a comprehensive overview of raptor biology. While few people will take this book into the field to identify raptors, the detailed species accounts will serve as an important reference for birders. The authors draw upon their extensive birding background to include many observations and notes that are specific to California. Hans Peeters is also a highly accomplished artist. His many lively illustrations combine accurate detail with a rich sense of the birds' life. Together with a wealth of photographs, these images capture the myriad ways that raptors inhabit the landscape of California.”

— California Wild