Download or read book Compact Guide to British Columbia Birds written by Krista Kagume and published by . This book was released on 2005-02-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating, fact-filled book is an excellent introduction to the avian populations of British Columbia. Over 80 species of birds are featured with two pages devoted to each species. A full-colour illustration of each bird includes key identifiers. You'll also find information on each bird's common and scientific name, its size and voice, a range map, a photograph of the bird's egg, along with information on nesting, size of the egg and incubation period.Each account also includes illustrations of similar species. Take this book along on your next wilderness or backyard adventure and identify the feathered friends you meet along the way!
Download or read book Birds of British Columbia written by Glenn Bartley and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2013 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 birdwatcher's paradise. It doesn't matter if you're a gung-ho, out-in-the-field birdwatcher or if you enjoy winged friends from the serenity of your back porch, Birds of British Columbia is an easy way to get the best views of more than 100 of the different birds in this province. From the rare Marbled Murrelet to the common Steller's Jay, ferocious falcons to timid towhees, Glenn Bartley has captured the beauty of BC's feathered fliers in this stunning collection of photographs. Whether you're looking for an elusive Boreal Owl or simply want to revel in the magnificence of a swooping Peregrine Falcon, Bartley's incredible photographs of birds in their natural habitats will make even the ubiquitous gull look extraordinary.
Download or read book Birds of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest written by Richard Cannings and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate bestselling field guide to birds of the Pacific Northwest bioregion, now fully revised in its Second Edition! "An essential reference for birders west of the continental divide, particularly for intermediate and advanced observers."--Western Birds: The Quarterly Journal of Western Field Ornithologists Discover more than four hundred bird species in Birds of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest, the quintessential guide for serious birders or those who are ready to take their bird-watching to the next level. Now in its Second Edition, this bestselling field guide is fully updated to conform to recent comprehensive revisions to taxonomic standards and sequencing of avian families, making it consistent with the most current print and online resources. Join renowned bird experts Richard Cannings, Tom Aversa, and Hal Opperman as they illuminate key identification traits, vocalizations, seasonal status, habitat preferences, and feeding behaviours. Compact full-page accounts include maps and nine hundred photographs by the region's top bird photographers. With a wide territorial range that covers much of BC through to southern Oregon and the Rocky Mountain crest west beyond the Pacific coast, this is the most complete portable guide of its kind on the market.
Download or read book Birds of Southwestern British Columbia written by Richard James Cannings and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2005 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation 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.
Download or read book Birds of the Pacific Northwest written by Tom Aversa and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated edition of their best-selling field guide, renowned bird experts Tom Aversa, Richard Cannings, and Hal Opperman illuminate the key identification traits, vocalizations, seasonal statuses, habitat preferences, and feeding behaviors of bird species from British Columbia to southern Oregon. - Compact full-page accounts feature maps and more than 900 color photographs by the region's top bird photographers - Comprehensive revisions to taxonomic structure and sequencing of avian families to align with the most current print and online resources - Territorial range covers much of British Columbia; all of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho; and parts of western Montana and Wyoming Spanning a vast, distinctive region rich in protected wildlands and iconic national parks, Birds of the Pacific Northwest is a superlative, complete resource for enjoying the many bird species found in the region.
Download or read book A Bird finding Guide to Canada written by J. C. Finlay and published by M&S. This book was released on 2000 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extensively revised edition of "A Bird-Finding Guide to Canada will have Canadian birdwatchers grabbing their binoculars and itching to get out to the birding "hot spots" described in its pages. Editor J. Cam Finlay has drawn on the expertise of birders from every region of the country to tell you what birds to look for and where to find them across each province and territory. Want to know, for instance, where Great Grey Owls, Sage Grouse, and Yellow Rails may be found in the prairie provinces? Are you travelling to Vancouver on business and eager to know what birds you might see in Stanley Park? Planning a trip to the Maritimes and need advice on the best spots along the Bay of Fundy to find masses of migrating shorebirds? Need suggestions for rewarding day-trips in the vicinity of Ottawa, Toronto, or Winnipeg? You'll find it all in this exciting guide, along with: Line maps of each province and territory, with "hot spots" indicated, and pencil sketches throughout by Terry Thormin; current addresses and telephone numbers of enthusiastic contact people and associations; useful and specific travel advice; a compact checklist of species, showing both frequency and location by province, and much more. Whether you are planning a trip right across Canada, or are simply eager to learn more about your own area, whether you are a newcomer to this fascinating pursuit or are a keen birder seeking to add those hard-to-find species to your lifetime list, this book is sure to become an indispensable companion to the bird guides and road maps in your knapsack, flight bag, or glove compartment.
Download or read book Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies written by Richard Cannings and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 2009 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birdwatching is one of America's most popular activities, but many field guides are so comprehensive or advanced that they intimidate novice birders. Covering the region north of the U.S. border, south of Prince George, east of Manning Park and west into the Rockies, Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies 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 behavior, 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-color photos illustrating over 200 species of birds, in the plumage most likely seen in the region and color-coded by species. There's even a checklist to record your sightings.
Download or read book The Birds of British Columbia written by Robert Wayne Campbell and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. This is a reprint of the original volume published in 1990 by the Royal British Columbia Museum and the Canadian Wildlife Service. No changes or updates in content have been made from the original edition.
Download or read book Checklist of British Columbia Birds written by John Fannin and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy reference book for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts, this checklist includes descriptions and illustrations of all the bird species found in British Columbia. Organized by family, this guide is perfect for identifying birds in the field and adding to your birding checklist. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Birds of the Pacific Northwest written by John Shewey and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Catalogue of British Columbia Birds written by British Columbia Provincial Museum and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Birders Guide to British Columbia written by Keith Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to Birds of the Pacific Northwest written by Tony Greenfield and published by Harbour Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-05-08 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know a tanager from a towhee? A goatsucker from a grosbeak? 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. Tony Greenfield is a founding member and past president of the BC Field Ornithologists and operates Whiskeyjack Nature Tours, offering excursions from Panama to the Yukon. Greenfield's previous publications include Waterfalls of British Columbia: A Guide to BC's 100 Best Falls (Harbour Publishing, 2009).
Download or read book The Birder s Guide British Columbia written by Keith Taylor and published by Steller Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A walking guide to over 130 bird watching sites. Information on habitats and seasonal bird sightings for each site. Checklists of species for quick reference including the best times for sightings. Maps to make planning easier."British Columbia is a veritable treasure trove of natural wonders, a living natural history museum. Early summer (June through early July) is the best time as the weather is at its best and all of the 249 breeding species are singing throughout the province.” KT
Download or read book British Columbia Small Craft Guide written by Canadian Hydrographic Service and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Birds of British Columbia written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated field guide helps readers identify, understand and appreciate the birds of British Columbia. It contains full-colour illustrations and detailed descriptions of 325 species, with each account including information on: *Size * Status * Habitat * Nesting * Feeding * Voice * Similar species cross-referenced * Best sites for viewing * Range maps showing seasonal occurrences of the bird and migration routes. * Colour-coded header bars and a quick reference guide make finding information fast and easy. Also includes a glossary of terms and a birder's checklist.
Download or read book The Birds of Vancouver Island s West Coast written by Adrian Dorst and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The west coast region of Vancouver Island encompasses mountainous terrain, rainforest, mudflats, and ragged coastlines that bear the brunt of storms spawned by an immense ocean. Remote and inaccessible to birders until well into the twentieth century, the rugged beauty of this “wild west coast,” attracts visitors from far and wide. And it also boasts a distinctive avian population that has made it one of Canada’s premier bird-watching destinations. The Birds of Vancouver Island’s West Coast is the essential guide to the region’s birds. It presents accounts of all of the species thus far recorded as occurring there – 360 in total – and updates the 231 species recorded up to 1978. Each account includes a brief introduction to the species and an overview of its total range. Key to the book’s detailed and authoritative accounts are first-hand observations and anecdotes recorded by the author over more than forty years. By far the most detailed and up-to-date account of the birds of this region, this book will inform, delight, and surprise amateur and professional birders alike.
