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Best Place To Bird in British Columbia

Russell Cannings and Richard Cannings

2017

"In this unique guidebook that will appeal to novice and experienced birders alike, the authors of acclaimed Birdfinding in British Columbia explore their 30 favorite birding sites in the diverse landscape of Canada’s westernmost province. More detailed and more personal than the Cannings’ previous books, and illustrated with more than 30 color photographs of birds and locales, and 28 maps, Best Places to Bird in British Columbia introduces some sites that will be familiar favorites for readers, while others may come as a surprise. Readers can choose their destination by species—each chapter has a list of "Specialty Birds," the ornithological highlights of a trip to the area in question - or by geography - each chapter is named for its region and includes detailed information not only on how to get there but also on how to make the most of being there. Personal anecdotes, historical background, and ornithological information make this an indispensable guide to exploring the best birding sites B.C. has to offer and learning more about its bird population."

Birds of the Pacific Northwest

John Shewey, Tim Blount

Timber Press

2017

"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."

Natural History of the Pacific Northwest

Daniel Matthews

Timber Press

2017

"Natural History of the Pacific Northwest Mountains is an engagingly written, portable history and identification guide for the flora, fauna, and geology of the region. This guide also includes information about the landscape and weather. Packed with 800 color photographs, this is the perfect overview of the Pacific Northwest if you are looking for a simple way to discover the great outdoors."

The Birder's Guide to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

Nature Vancouver

2nd edition

2016

"Now expanded with all-new colour maps and more than 100 additional colour photographs, this guide explores thirty-three local birding areas that attract significant numbers of species throughout the year. Each area has a description, brand new walking map and information on the seasonal variations in species. Driving directions are also included. Information is also organized by species, and the final two sections of the book include graphs of the seasonal status of local birds as well as tips on where to find certain sought-after species at different times of the year. Compiled by local experts, The Birder's Guide to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland has long been considered the bible for Vancouver-area birdwatchers and essential reading for visiting and local bird enthusiasts alike—and it's now better than ever."

Birds of the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Guide

Tom Aversa, Richard Cannings, Hal Opperman

2016

"Discover more than four hundred bird species in Birds of the Pacific Northwest - the quintessential regional guide for birding devotees at any level. Join renowned bird experts Tom Aversa, Richard Cannings, and Hal Opperman as they illuminate key identification traits, vocalizations, seasonal status, habitat preferences, and feeding behaviors. Full-page accounts of individual species include range maps and over nine hundred photographs by the region's top bird photographers. This region is a well-defined biogeographic unit composed of three large ecoregions: the coastal rainforest, North America's northernmost deserts, and the northern/mid-Rockies to the east. Birds of the Pacific Northwest is your birding handbook for a vast region rich in refuges, protected sanctuaries, public parks, and raw wilderness; and its depth transcends any guidebook that has preceded it."

At Sea with the Marine Birds of the Raincoast

Caroline Fox

2016

"At Sea with the Marine Birds of the Raincoast combines the natural and human histories of Pacific Northwest marine birds with Caroline Fox’s personal story of her life as a conservation scientist. Accompanied by vivid images, drawings and both archival and modern photography, the narrative follows the author as she sails the coast, documenting marine bird diversity and seasonal shifts in community assemblages. This unique story captures the natural splendour and rich variety of marine birds feeding, breeding and undertaking spectacular, often trans-equatorial migrations along the Northwest Coast. Introducing some of the most fascinating yet poorly understood species, including albatrosses, puffins and cranes, this compelling read calls attention to the urgent conservation challenges faced by marine birds and their ecosystems, as well as their historically complex relationship with human society."

Birdfinding in British Columbia

Russell Cannings and Richard Cannings

2013

"From Canada's top birding team comes the definitive guide to finding birds in British Columbia. Veteran naturalist and birdfinder Richard Cannings and his son, Russell, a gifted birder in his own right, use their combined knowledge and expertise to guide readers to the best birding sites in the province. Birdfinding in British Columbia is divided into eleven regions, from Vancouver Island to the Far North, providing bird lovers with detailed information about how to reach the best sites to look for birds, when to look for them, and what they might find. Packed with descriptions of the natural history, ecosystems, and diverse landscapes of British Columbia and accompanied by numerous maps, this thorough guide is enhanced by Donald Gunn's charming line drawings and the authors' infectious enthusiasm, making it a must-have for novice and expert birders alike."

Birds of British Columbia: A Photographic Journey

Glen Bartley

2013

"More species of birds breed in British Columbia annually than anywhere else in Canada. Additionally, hundreds of migratory birds spend a portion of the year here, making BC a birdwatchers paradise. It does not matter if you are a gung-ho, out-in-the-field birdwatcher or if you enjoy winged friends from the serenity of your back porch, Birds of British Columbiais an easy way to get the best views of over 100 of the different birds in this province. From the rare Marbled Murrelet to the common Stellers Jay, ferocious falcons to timid towhees, Glenn Bartley has captured the beauty of BCs feathered fliers in this stunning collection of photographs."

Birds of Western Canada

Editor: David M. Bird

2013

"Ideal for Canadian birdwatchers and bird lovers of every age! Each of these regional field guides are filled with page after page of magnificent close-up photographs and helpful full-page profiles of hundreds of commonly seen species. With an East / West division made at the 100th meridian (approximately Winnipeg) these handy books offer scientifically accurate and readable accounts of notable characteristics and information everything from behavior and habitat to nest construction and conservation status. Each profile also features diagrams of flight patterns and statistics of size, wingspan and lifespan. These invaluable reference guides are both detailed and accessible, with a user-friendly format that will make it easy for birders to enjoy either studying one species account at a time or browsing to make cross comparisons."

A Field Guide to Birds of the Pacific Northwest

Tony Greenfield, Penny Hall

2013

"Here, after much demand, is a portable 8-fold guide featuring 112 photos of the common birds found in coastal areas of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. Each species is labelled with common name, size, distribution range and favoured habitat. This full-colour pamphlet is useful to anyone who has an interest in taking up birdwatching, or just wants to figure out what's flitting about the birdfeeder."

Quick Reference To British Columbia Birds

2013

"This easy to use, 12-panel nature guide features the most common and interesting species in Canada's natural regions. The species are grouped and colour coded for quick identification in the field. Attractive and useful, British Columbia Birds features beautiful and accurate full-colour illustrations, sizes, common and scientific names and maps. The guide is laminated for endurance in rough terrain and weather."

A Field Guide to Wildlife of the Rocky Mountains

Halle Flygare

2013

"Field Guide to Wildlife of the Rocky Mountains is a must have for any visitor to the Rocky Mountain region of British Columbia, Alberta, Montana and Idaho. Featuring over a hundred superb full-colour photos, this pamphlet provides an essential look at the variety of animals one is most likely to encounter on the area's park trails and roadsides. Information on the size of each animal, as well as the common and Latin names makes it easy to identify wildlife. Similar species are grouped by appearance for easy comparison. Handy on the trails, A Field Guide to Wildlife of the Rocky Mountains is also the perfect souvenir of the abundance of wildlife to be found in the Rocky Mountains."

California Condors in the Pacific Northwest

Jesse D'Elia and Susan M. Haig

2013

"Despite frequent depiction as a bird of California and the desert southwest, North America's largest avian scavenger once graced the skies of the Pacific Northwest, from northern California to British Columbia. This important volume documents the condor's history in the region, from prehistoric times to the early twentieth century, and explores the challenges of reintroduction. Jesse D'Elia and Susan Haig investigate the paleontological and observational record as well as the cultural relationships between Native American tribes and condors, providing the most complete assessment to date of the condor's occurrence in the Pacific Northwest. They evaluate the probable causes of regional extinction and the likelihood that condors once bred in the region, and they assess factors that must be considered in determining whether they could once again thrive in Northwest skies."

Birds of the Pacific Northwest

Todd Telander

Falcon Press

2013

A field guide that highlights 300 of the most common and sought-after bird species in the region.

Birds of the Northern Rocky Mountains: A Guide to Common and Notable Species

Greg R. Homel

2012

"Birds of the Northern Rockies is a quick and easy-to-use, lightweight, durable, all-weather field guide to the remarkable and varied birdlife inhabiting the northern Rocky Mountains region within the US states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, in addition to the adjacent Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Stunning digital photographs depict 125 species of common and notable birds, enabling users to identify nearly every commonly occurring bird and regional specialty they encounter - day or night - within the guide's remarkable area of coverage. Aimed at beginning and intermediate birders, the guide will easily fit into any daypack, pocket or glove compartment, facilitating spontaneous and easy field identification - whether in a backyard, on a family vacation, or on a serious birding trip to the best birding hot spots within Wyoming's Yellowstone N.P., Montana's Glacier N.P., Idaho's myriad national forests, or Canada's Jasper N.P and beyond, all within the beautiful northern Rocky Mountains region."

Rocky Mountain Birds: Birds and Birding in the Central and Northern Rockies

Paul A. Johnsgard

2011

"This book is in part based on the author's earlier Birds of the Rocky Moun­tains (1986, revised 2009), but over a third of the original text has been eliminated. The rest has been updated, expanded and modified to be less technical and more useful to birders in the field. Bird enthusiasts will find viewing loca­tions and updated contact information for hundreds of sites in Wy­oming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Alberta, and British Columbia. Part 1 outlines the habitats, ecology, and bird geography of the Rocky Mountains north of the New Mexico–Colorado border, including recent changes in the ecology and avifauna of the region. It provides detailed lists of major birding locations and guidance about where to search for specific Rocky Mountain birds. Part 2 considers all 328 regional species individually, with information on their status, habitats and ecology, suggested viewing locations, and population. Includes 3 maps and 11 drawings by the author."

Vancouver Birds: A Guide To Familiar Species

James Kavanagh and Raymond Leung

2010

"A laminated, fold-out, portable reference that highlights the most common Vancouver area bird species. Includes a map that features prominent birding hot spots."

Birds of Vancouver Island: A Photographic Journey

Glen Bartley

2010

"Vancouver Island is one of the birdiest places in all of Canada. With over 350 species known to have been found on the island there are always new birds to discover and enjoy. What makes Vancouver Island such a great place to watch birds is that they are abundant here year-round. Whether it is the migrating birds in the spring or fall, our summer breeding residents, or the dozens of species of waterfowl that seek food and shelter on Vancouver Island each winter - there is always something to look for."

Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies

Richard Cannings with Harry Nehls, Mike Denny and Dave Trochlell

2009

"Covering the region north of the U.S. border, south of Prince George, east of Manning Park and west into the Rockies, this guide is for beginning and intermediate birders who wish to identify the birds they regularly spot in this area. However, the book will also appeal to more experienced local and visiting birders who want to learn more about the behaviour, habitat and seasonal occurrence of local birds. Packed with useful information, this handy, portable guide tells you how to identify local birds, find out where they live and what they eat, how to attract birds to your yard and how to select a pair of binoculars. Identification is made easy with more than 400 sharp, full-colour photos illustrating over 200 species of birds, in the plumages most likely seen in the region and colour-coded by species. There's even a checklist to record your sightings."

Birds of British Columbia

Wayne Campbell and Gregory Kennedy

2009

Roadside Nature Tours Through the Okanagan: A Guide to British Columbia's Wine Country

Richard Cannings

2009

"Biologist Richard Cannings, who was born and raised in the Okanagan Valley, guides the reader along his favorite road trips through this fascinating region. The Okanagan attracts thousands of visitors each year to enjoy its beaches and wine, but more and more people are discovering its natural beauty. With desert sands and deep lakes, towering rock cliffs and rich benchlands, cold mountain forests and hot grasslands, the Okanagan has an ecological diversity unequalled in Canada. The book opens with an introduction to the region's biodiversity, climate, geology, and human history, setting the stage for the route descriptions that follow. Cannings then takes us on twenty-one tours through the valley, from the arid benchlands of Osoyoos to the snowy forests east of Vernon. The routes vary from main highways to quiet roads, and along each one we're introduced to the animals, plants, and bedrock that create this national treasure. Each route also has a focal topic, ranging from owls to salmon and rattlesnakes to rock rabbits."

Birds of the Rocky Mountains

Paul A. Johnsgard

2009

This is a revised, electronic edition of a book that was originally published in 1986. This electronic edition contains a new "Supplement" of approximately 12,000 words, updating the species accounts and the technical literature, including all those species that have undergone changes in their vernacular or Latin names, have had important changes in ranges, or have shown statistically significant population trends or conservation status warranting mention. The update also includes six additional species.

"This comprehensive reference work ...describes in detail 354 species found in a 353,000 square mile area, from the 40th parallel in Colorado north to the 52nd parallel in Canada; from the western border of Idaho to the eastern boundaries of Montana and Wyoming."

The Northwest Nature Guide

James Luther Davis

2008

"From winter whale watching to autumn seabirding, The Northwest Nature Guide offers more than 150 best bets for wildlife adventures throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia - as well as your own backyard. With contagious enthusiasm and irrepressible humor, James Luther Davis shares his insider tips, helpful maps, and experience to guarantee readers know where they need to go to see nature at its peak every month of the year. Whatever the season and no matter the weather, Davis entices nature lovers of all ages to discover what they might otherwise miss. The intrepid may find the three-toed woodpecker or even Sasquatch. The inquisitive will learn why auks fly but penguins don't. Everyone will discover outdoor adventures that revitalize, inspire, and renew their appreciation for nature. Whether it's tidepooling by the shore, newt pursuit in the woods, or trailing bighorn sheep in the mountains, this practical guide helps make the most of every fresh-air opportunity."

Wildlife and Trees in British Columbia

Mike Fenger, Stewart Guy, Peter Bradford

2007

"Wildlife trees are trees that provide vital habitat for other species. Their preservation is an essential component of maintaining the biodiversity of our forests and their protection is mandated under British Columbia's new Forest and Range Practices Act, enacted in 2004. This book explains what wildlife trees are and how they are used by 66 species of birds and mammals resident in British Columbia."

A Nature Guide to Boundary Bay

Anne Murray

2006

"This is a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to the wildlife and habitats found around Boundary Bay, a dramatic and diverse coastal landscape that connects British Columbia with Washington State, and lies just 30 km south of Vancouver, B.C. The book covers the whole Boundary Bay watershed, and includes the Fraser River estuary, Burns Bog, Delta, Surrey, Langley, White Rock, Blaine and Point Roberts. Learn about bird migration, life in the intertidal, nocturnal wildlife, geology, local nature destinations and much more."

Conservation and Biology of Small Populations: The Song Sparrows of Mandarte Island

James N.M. Smith, Lukas F. Keller, Amy B. Marr & Peter Arcese

2006

"This book explores the factors affecting the survival of small populations. As the human impact on Earth expands, populations of many wild species are being squeezed into smaller and smaller habitats. As a consequence, they face an increasing threat of extinction. National and international conservation groups rush to add these populations, species and sub-species to their existing endangered and threatened lists. In nations with strong conservation laws, listing often triggers elaborate plans to rescue declining populations and restore their habitats. The authors review these theoretical ideas, the existing data, and explore the question: how well do small and isolated populations actually perform. Their case study group is the song sparrows of Mandarte Island, British Columbia. This population is small enough and isolated enough so that all individuals can be uniquely marked and their survival and reproduction monitored over many generations. This is one of the strongest long-term ecological studies of a contained vertebrate population, now in its 31st year."

Birds of Southwestern British Columbia

Richard J. Cannings, Tom Aversa and Hal Opperman

2005

"This beautiful little volume will delight and inspire bird lovers who live in or are visiting southwestern BC. An amazing amount of useful information is packed into this handy, portable guide, which will appeal both to experienced birders wanting to learn more about the behaviour and habitat of local species and to beginners who are still learning to identify them. Along with rich, full-colour photos of each species, you'll find a map of the region covered, information on birding equipment, habitat descriptions, and tips on when to go birding and how to attract birds to your yard. Pages are colour-coded according to related species, and the guide is organised by families so that related species are shown together."

British Columbia Birds: A Guide To Familiar Species

James Kavanagh and Raymond Leung

2005

"A laminated, fold-out, portable reference that highlights the most common British Columbia bird species. Includes a map that features prominent birding hot spots."

Compact Guide to British Columbia Birds

Krista Kagume, Wayne Campbell and Gregory Kennedy

2005

Birds of the Raincoast: Habits and Habitat

Harvey Thomassen and Kevin Hutchings with Michael Wigle & R. Wayne Campbell

2004

"This book represents the next step in West Coast bird books, a book that moves beyond simple identification to probe deeper into the lives of our feathered friends. Richly illustrated with excellent photographs, it examines birds in their environments, noting what they do, and where and when they can be found. In an engaging, familiar style enlivened by the authors' personal experience and highlighted with intriguing facts by renowned bird biologist Wayne Campbell, this is an indispensable tool not just for learning how to find coastal birds, but also for gaining an understanding of their natural history."

British Columbia: A Natural History

Richard Cannings and Sydney Cannings

Revised and expanded edition

2004

"When we wrote British Columbia: A Natural History in 1996, we left many stories unwritten, and many that we had written were edited out for space considerations. In 1998 and 1999 we expanded and rewrote seven chapters to create four smaller books (Mountains and Northern Forests, World of Fresh Water, The Geology of British Columbia, Life in the Pacific Ocean) that addressed some of these shortfalls. Now we have added much of that new material and more into this completely revised edition. British Columbia is a large, diverse province and the natural history of British Columbia is correspondingly immense; it is simply too big of a subject for one book to cover in depth.. This book therefore, is not intended to be an exhaustive collection of facts about the natural history of British Columbia; nor is it meant to be a species-by-species guide to the plants and animals of the province. Rather, it is intended to provide and introduction to the ecosystems of the province and to tempt readers to learn and explore more by offering a few intriguing, in-depth stories about life in those ecosystems."

Birds in Place: A Habitat-based Field Guide to Birds of the Northern Rockies

Radd Icenoggle

2003

"This habitat-based guide is written for both novice and long-time birders to use in the Northern Rockies. Color photographs illustrate the species and graphics supply information on seasonality, migration, behavior, and ranges. Text includes physical description, breeding behaviors, habits, and especially what habitat features to look for when seeking a particular species."

The Bald Eagle of Alaska, BC and Washington

David Hancock

2003

"David Hancock has been fascinated by the magnificent bald eagle for over 50 years. This title conveys the enthusiasm, depth of knowledge and respect for nature that could only come from a writer who has dedicated his life to wildlife biology and conservation. Personal anecdotes - such as the author's often humorous adventures as a young graduate student travelling the west coast to study eagles - enliven the narrative. Chapters on the biology of the bald eagle and a summary of how they bounced back from the edge of extinction in the continental US share David Hancock's extensive understanding and appreciation of this majestic bird."

A Birder's Guide to Washington

Hal Opperman

American Birding Association

2003

"A Birder's Guide to Washington details hundreds of birding routes and sites in the state and adjacent areas in British Columbia, together with year-round access instructions and birding advice. Over 220 maps pinpoint the most productive destinations in the field and offer regional overviews to help with trip planning. An annotated checklist of 478 species recorded in the state through 2002 gives information about status and habitat associations, while the seasonal abundance/regional occurrence bar graphs will assist birders in locating regularly occurring species. Authoritative lists of Washington's mammals, herps, butterflies, and dragonflies are provided. Members of the Washington Ornithological Society were instrumental in contributing site descriptions or information about their local areas as well as in field-checking the text and maps. Master Artist Tony Angell has illustrated the guide. A Birder's Guide to Washington, the eighteenth ABA Birdfinding Guide, is based on and expanded from Terence R. Wahl and Dennis R. Paulson's A Guide to Bird Finding in Washington, since 1971 the definitive source for birding the state."

The B.C. Roadside Naturalist

Richard Cannings and Sydney Cannings

2002

"Driving along a highway in British Columbia, have you ever wondered what kind of birds those are nesting in the trees by the side of the road or why trees in some places are covered with lichens while those in other areas are not?  This authoritative and engaging guide offers a treasure trove of information about the landforms, vegetation and animal life along the major highways of central and southern British Columbia.  In addition, the book offers suggestions for where to stop and look for crayfish, enjoy a swim in summer or have a picnic lunch during your travels. An appendix provides a brief field guide of tree silhouettes and hints for identifying trees and shrubs. With this book in your glove compartment, you'll discover a whole new dimension to taking a car trip."

Raptors of the Pacific Northwest

Thomas Bosakowski and Dwight G. Smith

2002

Raptors of the Rockies

Kate Davis

2002

A Birder's Guide to Alaska

George C. West

2002

"A Birder's Guide to Alaska gives you the detailed information you need to find the Great Lands great birds. Over 60 locations are covered, including the state's entire road system, the Alaska Highway from Dawson Creek, British Columbia through the Yukon to Alaska, the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system, and the Alaska Marine Highway from British Columbia to Alaska. Special attention is given to providing birding information for the larger communities of Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, in addition to Alaska's popular tourist destinations: Denali National Park, the Inside Passage, the Kenai Peninsula, and Nome. Year-round birding information is included for most locations."

The Birds of British Columbia, Volume 4: Passerines: Wood-Warblers through Old World Sparrows

R. Wayne Campbell, Neil K. Dawe, Ian McTaggart-Cowan, John M. Cooper, Gary W. Kaiser, Andrew C. Stewart and Michael C.E. McNall

2001

"This much-awaited final volume of The Birds of British Columbia completes what some have called one of the most important regional ornithological works in North America. It is the culmination of more than 25 years of effort by the authors who, with the assistance of thousands of dedicated volunteers throughout the province, have created the basic reference work on the avifauna of British Columbia. Volume 4 covers the last half of the passerines and describes 102 species, including the warblers, sparrows, grosbeaks, blackbirds, and finches. The text builds upon the authoritative format of the previous volumes and is supported by hundreds of full-colour illustrations, including detailed distribution maps, unique habitat shots, and beautiful photographs of the birds, their nests, eggs, and young. In addition, a species update lists and describes 27 species of birds new to the province since the first three volumes were published. The book concludes with Synopsis: The Birds of British Columbia into the 21st Century, which synthesizes data and information from all four volumes and looks at the conservation challenges facing birds in the new millennium."

The Birder's Guide to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

Vancouver Natural History Society

2001

A guide to birding sites.

Some Of The Common And Uncommon Birds of British Columbia

David A. Hancock and David Stirling

2001

The Birder's Guide: Vancouver Island

Keith Taylor

2000

"A companion volume to the successful The Birder's Guide to British Columbia, this guide to bird-watching sites on Vancouver Island is essential to both beginner and expert bird-watchers. It includes comprehensive itineraries for day trips to some of the best birding areas in North America, and also offers information on habitats and seasonal bird sightings for each site. A checklist of species includes the best times for sightings and provides a quick reference guide with easy-to-follow maps that make planning trips simple."

The Birder's Guide: British Columbia: A Walking Guide to Bird Watching Sites

Keith Taylor

1998

A guide to birding walks and sites.

The Birder's Guide: British Columbia: The Checklist

Keith Taylor

1998

An annotated checklist covering 470 species.

Mountains and Northern Forests

Richard Cannings and Sydney Cannings

1998

"An intimate look at this immense and important area of British Columbia. Both the mountains and northern forests of British Columbia are magical kingdoms shaped by cold and snow. They also form the landscape that covers most of the province and that offers countless spectacular destinations for campers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts."

The World of Fresh Water

Sydney Cannings, Richard Cannings and Robert Cannings

1998

"Fresh water is a vital part of British Columbia's landscape. Creeks, rivers, lakes, ponds, marshes and bogs not only form the circulatory system of terrestrial life in the province but are also intriguing worlds of life unto themselves. Sydney, Richard and Robert Cannings explore in depth the physical and natural diversity of B.C's freshwater habitats."

The Birds of British Columbia, Volume 3: Passerines: Flycatchers through Vireos

R. Wayne Campbell, Neil K. Dawe, Ian McTaggart-Cowan, John M. Cooper, Gary W. Kaiser, Michael C.E. McNall and G.E. John Smith

1997

"British Columbia has one of the richest assemblages of bird species in the world. The four volumes of The Birds of British Columbia provide unprecedented coverage of this region's birds, presenting a wealth of information on the ornithological history, habitat, breeding habits, migratory movements, seasonality, and distribution patterns of each of the 472 species of birds. This third volume, covering the first half of the passerines, builds on the authoritative format of the previous bestselling volumes. It contains 89 species, including common ones such as swallows, jays, crows, wrens, thrushes, and starlings. The text is supported by hundreds of full-colour pictures, including unique habitat photographs, detailed distribution maps, and beautiful illustrations of the birds, their nests, eggs, and young."

Northwest Birds in Winter

Alan Contreras

1997

"This is the first guide to birds that winter in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and southern British Columbia. It offers a summary of winter status and distribution information for the nearly 380 regularly occurring species in the region. In addition, the books includes tips on the best winter birding sites in the Pacific Northwest and photographs of unusual winter birds."

Birds of Coastal British Columbia

Nancy Baron and John Acorn

1997

Watchable Birds of the Rocky Mountains

Mary Taylor Gray

1997

"If you have been charmed or intrigued by birds, would like to know more about them, but don't consider yourself a 'birdwatcher,' then this book is for you. Designed for families, tourists, casual nature lovers, and anyone who enjoys birds and wildlife, 'Watchable Birds of the Rocky Mountains' goes beyond identification to reveal the 'private lives' of our feathered friends. This fun yet informative guide covers the Rocky Mountain region of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and Alberta. Contents: How to Use this Book; How to Watch Birds; Wildlife Watching; Ethics and Etiquette; Birds of the Plains; Birds of the Wetlands;and Birds of the Mountains."

Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Nancy Baron and John Acorn

1997

"More than 200 species of common birds are grouped and color-coded for quick identification. Beautiful illustrations accompany the insightful text on behavior, seasonal occurrence and local range of species."

Birds of the Rocky Mountains

Chris C. Fisher

1997

"323 common and interesting species of birds found in the Rocky Mountains region are brought to life by colorful illustrations and detailed descriptive text. Species accounts include characteristics for quick identification."

The Great Blue Heron

Robert Butler

1997

Traces a year in the life of the great blue heron through a year on the coast of British Columbia. The chapters of the book are: Introduction The Seashore Sentinel; The Northwest Coast Great Blue Heron; The Coastal Realm of the Great Blue Heron; Foraging, Food, and Diet; Social and Territorial Behaviour; Breeding Season; Choosing Where to Live; Life History Traits and Population Dynamics; Conservation of Herons and the Strait of Georgia Ecosystem; Epilogue; Historical Records of Great Blue Heron Colonies on the British Columbia Coast; Length-Mass Regression Equations of Fish Caught in Beach Seines on Roberts Bank, Fraser River Delta, BC; Effect of Increased Disturbance on Heron Populations; List of Common and Scientific Names Used in Text; and References.

British Columbia: A Natural History

Richard Cannings and Sydney Cannings

1996

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Birds of the Pacific Northwest Mountains

Jan L. Wassink

1995

"Bird-watchers of all ages and abilities will enjoy this field guide to 197 common and distinctive bird species of the Pacific Northwest mountains, including parts of northern California, Oregon, Washington, and southern British Columbia. Beginners will appreciate the book's easy-to-use format, while seasoned birders will delight in the fine full-color photographs of their favorite species."

Wildlife and Trees in British Columbia

Mike Fenger, Stewart Guy, Peter Bradford

1995

"Wildlife trees are trees that provide vital habitat for other species. Their preservation is an essential component of maintaining the biodiversity of our forests and their protection is mandated under British Columbia's new Forest and Range Practices Act, enacted in 2004. This book explains what wildlife trees are and how they are used by 66 species of birds and mammals resident in British Columbia."

Checklist of British Columbia birds

Keith Taylor

Shorebirds of the Pacific Northwest

Dennis Paulson

University of Washington Press

1993

"Embracing an area from the northern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana, Shorebirds of the Pacific Northwest includes the latest information about 62 documented and 16 potential species. Finely detailed drawings and color photographs emphasize diagnostic features."

Field Guide to the Bald Eagle

The Audubon Society

1991

"Not many people know that they can seek out bald eagles here in the Northwest where we have large populations of them. This book stresses the need for habitat protection and responsible bird-watching practices while enabling one to behold the impressive sight of a bald eagle on the wing. Proceeds of this book help support the Audubon Society."

The Birds of British Columbia, Volume 2: Non-Passerines: Diurnal Birds of Prey Through Woodpeckers

R. Wayne Campbell, Neil K. Dawe, Ian McTaggart-Cowan, John M. Cooper, Gary W. Kaiser, and Michael C.E. McNall

1990

Reprint 1997

"This volume completes the nonpasserine species and contains accounts for the diurnal birds of prey through woodpeckers. The Birds of British Columbia is a complete reference work for bird-watchers, ornithologists, and naturalists who want in-depth information on the province's regularly occurring and rare birds."

The Birds of British Columbia, Volume 1: Non-Passerines: Loons Through Waterfowl

R. Wayne Campbell, Neil K. Dawe, Ian McTaggart-Cowan, John M. Cooper, Gary W. Kaiser, and Michael C.E. McNall

1990

Reprint 1997

"This is the first volume in a 4-volume set, which is the culmination of two decades of research and writing. For the first time, the natural history, migration patterns, habitat requirements, reproductive biology, and distribution of the province's birdlife are combined in one publication."

Birds of Vancouver and Lower Mainland

Robin Bovey, Wayne Campbell

Lone Pine Publishing

1989

Birds of Victoria and Vicinity

Robin Bovey, Wayne Campbell and Bryan Gates

Lone Pine Publishing

1989

The Compact Guide to Birds of the Rockies

Geoffrey Holroyd and Howard Coneybeare

1989

"This habitat-based guide includes unusual and useful notes for more than 100 birds. Its convenient size and full-page color illustrations make this guide a must for your backpack."

Familiar Birds Of Northwest

Harry B. Nehls

Portland Audubon Society

1989?

Covers 300 species.

A Bibliography of British Columbia Ornithology, Volume 2

R. Wayne Campbell, Tracey D. Hooper & Neil K. Dawe

1988

Birds of the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

Robert A. Cannings, Richard J. Cannings and Sydney G. Cannings

1987

"The Okanagan Valley lies in southern British Columbia like the neck of an hourglass between the immense boreal forests to the north and the arid plateaus of the Great Basin to the south.  This strategic location, along with the diversity of local habitats--from lush marshes and dry grasslands in the valley bottom to the cold spruce forests and alpine tundra on the ridges--has produced a bird fauna of unusual richness.  For almost a century the Okanagan has been a focal point of Canadian ornithology.  Seldom does a regional bird book appear with the scope and detailed analysis of this volume.  It is a biology of the 307 species of birds known from the Okanagan, and includes chapters outlining the physical and biological environment for birds and the historical changes that have affected them.  Species accounts detail seasonal status, habitat preferences, migration patterns, breeding biology and feeding habits."

Familiar Birds Of Northwest

Harry B. Nehls

1986?

Covers 300 species.

Birds of the Rocky Mountains

Paul A. Johnsgard

1986

"This comprehensive reference work ...describes in detail 354 species found in a 353,000 square mile area, from the 40th parallel in Colorado north to the 52nd parallel in Canada; from the western border of Idaho to the eastern boundaries of Montana and Wyoming...Here a visitor to any of the major national parks in the Rocky Mountain region can have quick access to the abundance and seasonality of a given species. In addition, a comprehensive introduction describes the predominant life zones of the region, and over a dozen maps illustrate such significant features as precipitation patterns, vegetation community types, and major physiographic provinces.The book is well written and an essential guide for the birder who visits the Rockies."

Birds of the Northern Rockies

Tom J. Ulrich

1984

"For the hiker, traveler, or kitchen-window bird-watcher. This book covers the northern Rockies from Alberta to Wyoming. More than 220 color photographs illustrate descriptions of 170 bird species. Includes tips for observing and photographing birds."

Waterfowl On A Pacific Estuary

Barry Leach

British Columbia Provincial Museum

1982

A Natural History of Man and Waterfowl on the Lower Fraser River.

Birds Of The Pacific Northwest: Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia

Earl J. Larrison

1981

A Bibliography of British Columbia Ornithology, Volume 1

R. Wayne Campbell, Tracey D. Hooper & Neil K. Dawe

1979

Familiar Birds Of Northwest Shores And Waters

Harry B. Nehls

1975 (1973?)

Covers 106 species.

Familiar Birds Of Northwest Forests, Fields and Gardens

David B. Marshall

Portland Audubon Society

1973

Covers 133 species.

A Distributional List of the Birds of British Columbia

Allan Brooks, Harry S. Swarth

Cooper Ornithological Society

1925

From the introduction:

"A list of the birds of British Columbia was written by John Fan&, Curator of the Provincial Museum, Victoria, about 1889. The senior author of the present publication recalls having had it submitted to him by Fannin for corrections and additions. Fannin's "Check-List, of British Columbia Birds" appeared in 1891. These two papers comprised the first lists of the birds of the entire province of British Columbia. The much earlier publication of J. K. Lord (1866) covers only such species as were personally collected or observed by that author. Fannin's 1891 list includes 307 species and subspecies; in the present publication 409 species and subspecies are catalogued, exclusive of introduced species. The territory covered by the present distributional list is that contained within the political boundaries of the province of British Columbia; the list includes all of the bird species now known to occur within the province. Practically, however, we have been obliged to exclude from consideration the extreme northeastern corner of the province, that portion lying east of the Rocky Mountain divide (see zone map, plate II). There is a dearth of definite information regarding the birds of that section, either published or within our own personal experiences; nothing has been written upon the ornithology of that immense region. The area referred to, roughly triangular in shape, is, in its southern portion, a northwestern extension of the Great Plains region, of entirely different fauna1 affinities from any other part of British Columbia. There is no doubt that investigation there would disclose the presence of many species, mostly eastern birds, that are not included in this list. The northern extremity of this terra incognita forms part of the great sub-Arctic forest."

Birds Of The Pacific Coast

Willard Ayres Eliot

G.P. Putnam's & Son

1923

From the preface:

"Birds of the Pacific Coast is intended as a fieid book, giving the distribution and habitat, and illustrating one hundred and eighteen birds which are more or less common to all of the Pacific Coast states and British Columbia, and only a few that are rare or of local occurrence. Many of the birds described in this book may be found as far east as the Rocky Mountains, and some as far as the Mississippi Valley. The migratory habits of many of our strictly western birds do not seem to be as pronounced as among members of the same families along the Atlantic seaboard. This seems especially true of many of the warblers, bluebirds, thrushes, vireos, robins, wrens and purple finches. It would seem that our milder winter climate has something to do with this retarded movement of our birds during their southward migration in the fall. The plates are colored to show the males in full breeding plumage, and where the females differ radically in color from the males they are shown whenever practicable. Many birds go through a seasonal change of plumage which requires special study and observation on the part of the amateur bird student. No attempt is made to describe the plumage except to call attention to some striking patch of color that will serve as a distinct field mark"

Natural History Of The Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia

Natural History Of The Cook Inlet Region, Alaska

Wilfred H. Osgood

Division of Biological Survey

US Department Of Agriculture

1901

From the introduction:

The Queen Charlotte Islands lie off the coast of British Columbia, just south of the Alaskan boundary, between latitude 51 55' N. and 54 l5' N. They are slightly farther from the mainland than any of the islands of the Alexander Archipelago, to the north of them, and are not in the track of regular coasting steamers. They were visited by several of the early navigators of the northwest coast, but until 1787 no name was given them and no account of them had been pub- lished. In this year Capt. George Dixon cruised about the islands from July 1 to August 3, trading with the natives and roughly charting the coast. He named the group after Queen Charlotte, the consort of George III of England, and in the report of his voyage which appeared later included a very interesting account of his visit, together with maps and illustrations. In the early part of the nineteenth century various fur-trading vessels stopped frequently at the Queen Charlottes, and later the discovery of gold and coal in small quantities has caused sporadic invasions by prospectors. No important attempt has been made, however, to develop the resources of the islands.