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Birds of the Pacific Northwest
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By John Shewey
By Tim Blount
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Birding in the Pacific Northwest has never been easier!
Birds of the Pacific Northwest describes and illustrates more than 400 bird species commonly encountered in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia. This comprehensive, full-color guide is organized to follow the order in which groups and species are presented by the American Union. Range maps for each species provide valuable information for identification.
- Detailed accounts of nearly 400 bird species, including common favorites and rare curiosities
- More than 870 spectacular photographs of relevant plumages and birds in flight
- Precise descriptions of voices, behaviors, and habitats
- Top birding sites in the Pacific Northwest
- Individual range maps, showing seasonal and migratory patterns
- Easy to use for beginners and experts alike
Excerpt
Introduction: Birdwatching in the Pacific Northwest
The corner of the world we know as the Pacific Northwest is home to an amazing array of bird life. From the southern borders of Oregon and Idaho, north to southern British Columbia, to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and east to the Rocky Mountains, almost 400 bird species occur. This includes nearly 300 breeding species, thanks to the region’s incredibly diverse habitat types: open ocean, beaches and bays, coniferous forest, deciduous woodlands, mixed forests, high mountains, deserts, shrub steppe, rivers and lakes big and small, just to name a few. Such a rich and varied assemblage of habitats assures an equally varied avian population, from bird species that occupy very small enclaves of the region, to widespread generalists that occur in many habitats. Birding strategies here are diverse, as well—from a casual interest to the near-addictive pursuit of certain species. Indeed, birdwatching enthusiasts from the far-flung corners of the United States and beyond routinely travel to the Pacific Northwest to pursue their passion—and for good reason: they can see birds found few other places and they can observe substantial numbers of species that are new to them.
We ourselves are Pacific Northwest lifers; we’ve lived in various parts of both Oregon and Idaho, and traveled substantially throughout the region. This is our home, and the amazing diversity of birds and habitats in the Northwest is a big reason why. This guide is the culmination of our passion for birds, the Pacific Northwest, and in particular, Pacific Northwest birds.
Our hope for Birds of the Pacific Northwest is to serve all levels of birdwatchers, whether you simply enjoy feeding songbirds in your backyard or are an ardent enthusiast who considers birding your primary hobby. Carry the book with you in the field, keep it handy on your bookshelf, study it and learn more about your favorite species and birds that are new to you. Above all, enjoy it and embrace the wonder of Northwest birds.
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“The field guide is for all levels of bird watchers. . . . All you need is a pair of binoculars and this book to become an expert.” —The Oregonian
- On Sale
- Mar 1, 2017
- Page Count
- 560 pages
- Publisher
- Timber Press
- ISBN-13
- 9781604696653
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