Download or read book Birds of Seattle and Puget Sound written by Chris Fisher and published by Lone Pine Pub. This book was released on 1996 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated guide to help you identify and understand the feathered strangers nibbling at your backyard feeder or singing from a nearby tree. Lavish, full-color illustrations and clear, enjoyable descriptions on 125 common and interesting species around the Seattle area. This book includes quick ID tips, songs and calls, notes on habitat, nests and food, similar species listings, birdspotting checklist, bird feeding hints and tips on how to find the best birding spots in the area.
Download or read book Birds of the Puget Sound Region Coast to Cascades written by Dennis Paulson and published by R.W. Morse Company. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for beginning and experienced birders, this new edition expands the best-selling regional guide, Birds of the Puget Sound Region (out of print), to include all of western Washington, from the Coast to the Cascades. Lead author Dennis Paulson, ornithologist and regional expert on birding, has revised and updated this guide. The 450 new photographs are state of the art digital images. Pocket sized for easy traveling. Species pages are organized in our best-selling format: Description, Similar Species, Status and Habitat, Behavior, Voice and Did You Know. Eleven habitats are described in six pages. A Quick Guide to Local Birds, at the front of the book, provides an easy reference to the pages that provide a complete description of the different birds.
Download or read book Backyard Birdwatching in Seattle written by and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backyard Birdwatching in Seattle is an all-in-one essential tool for residents of Western Washington who wantto attract and support avian visitors to their backyards. With introductions to birding, gardening, housing, andfeeding, readers will learn the basics of birdwatching and receive tips on how to best care for the speciescommonly found in greater Seattle. The guide includes beautiful color illustrations of the most frequentlyobserved backyard birds with notes on sizes and distinguishing markings. Developed in collaboration withthe Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is derived from the All About BirdsPocket Guide Series, a collection of 15 titles on watching, attracting and feeding birds, nests and eggs, andregional identification guides. Laminated for durability, Backyard Birdwatching in Seattle is essential to thebackpacks and libraries of Western Washington birders of all levels.
Download or read book Seattle Birds written by James Kavanagh and published by . This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Carolina is a great place to observe and learn about birds, owing to its varied topography and remarkable habitat diversity within a relatively small area. In bottomland bald-cypress swamps, Prothonotary Warblers and Swallow-tailed Kites are found; upland in the Appalachians are nesting Scarlet Tanagers and Peregrine Falcons; sandhills of Longleaf Pine are important refuges for the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker. Over 450 bird species have been recorded in the Palmetto State, most of which are either permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants. For many people, birds are the entry point into nature study, so it is useful to get acquainted with the most common species to establish a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build. You can do this with the portable reference South Carolina Birds, which is beautifully illustrated with 140 familiar birds as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a terrific resource for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA.
Download or read book Seattle Birds written by James Kavanagh and published by . This book was released on 2003-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seattle Birds is a portable reference guide featuring the most commonly seen birds in the Seattle area. This pocket-sized, folding guide is printed on laminate material and can be easily carried in the field. A city map highlighting birding hotspots completes this easy-to-access reference.
Download or read book A List of Books about Birds in the Seattle Public Library written by Seattle Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Check list of North American Birds Observed at Seattle Washington and Vicinity written by Seattle Audubon Society and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book BirdNote written by BirdNote and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: an excellent gift for the would-be birder in your family. And even veteran birders will enjoy it.…I recommend this book to anyone who loves birds (or anyone you think should love birds)." –EcoLit Books This beautiful gift book features entertaining and informative essays from the popular public radio program, BirdNote, accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations throughout--an illuminating volume for bird and nature lovers across North America. Here are 100 of the best stories about our avian friends from the public radio show BirdNote, each brief essay illuminating the life, habits, or songs of a particular bird. > Why do geese fly in a V-formation? > Why are worms so good for you--if you're a robin? > Which bird calls, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?" From wrens that nest in cactuses to gulls that have a strange red dot on their bills--these digestible and fascinating bird stories are a delightful window to the winged world.
Download or read book Washington State Birds written by James Kavanagh and published by Waterford Press. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington state boasts an impressive diversity of birds, with over 500 species having been observed in the aptly named Evergreen State. The Pacific coast is rich in shorebirds and seabirds, while the mighty Cascade Mountains are home to coniferous forest species like Canada Jay, Gray-crowned Rosy-finch, and Clark's Nutcracker. The many lakes in the otherwise dry shrubby areas to the east of the mountains are magnets for waterfowl. State bird American Goldfinch can be found in grasslands and scrubby edges as well as near human habitation. Birds are often the entry point into nature study, so getting acquainted with an area's most representative species is useful. You can do this with the beautifully illustrated Washington State Birds, which features 140 illustrations of common and familiar species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a terrific resource for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA.
Download or read book Biology of Puget Sound Marine Mammals and Marine Birds written by and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Birding in Seattle and King County written by Eugene S. Hunn and published by . This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Birding in Seattle and King County written by Eugene S. Hunn and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Owl and the Woodpecker written by Paul Bannick and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intimate blend of personal field notes, rich natural history, and stunning photographs in the wild, this perfect holiday book for all bird-watchers provides an in-depth look at two of our most iconic--and important-- bird species. Great for photography lovers, conservationists and backyard enthusiasts alike, it includes an overview map of habitats and a foreword by award-winning artist and writer Tony Angell.Every wild place and urban area in North America hosts an owl or a woodpecker species, while healthy natural places often boast representatives of both. The diversity of these two families of birds, and the ways in which they define and enrich the ecosystems they inhabit, are the subject of this vivid new book by photographer and naturalist Paul Bannick. The Owl and the Woodpecker showcases a sense of these birds' natural rhythms, as well as the integral spirit of our wild places. Based on hundreds of hours in the field photographing these fascinating and wily birds, Bannick evokes all 41 North American species of owls and woodpeckers, across 11 key habitats. And by revealing the impact of two of our most iconic birds, Bannick has created a wholly unique approach to birding and conservation.
Download or read book Must See Birds of the Pacific Northwest written by Sarah Swanson and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Must-See Birds of the Pacific Northwest is a lively, practical guide that helps readers discover 85 of the region’s most extraordinary birds. Each bird profile includes notes on what they eat, where they migrate from, and where to find them in Washington and Oregon. Profiles also include stunning color photographs of each bird. Birds are grouped by what they are known for or where they are most likely to be found—like beach birds, urban birds, colorful birds, and killer birds. This is an accessible guide for casual birders, weekend warriors, and families looking for an outdoor experience. Eight easy-going birding weekends, including stops in Puget Sound, the Central Washington wine country, and the Klamath Basin, offer wonderful getaway ideas and make this a must-have guide for locals and visitors alike.
Download or read book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America written by Matt Kracht and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
Download or read book Birds of Washington State written by Brian Bell and published by Publishing Partners. This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This outstanding field guide features 318 of Washington's most abundant or notable bird species. Each account includes a full-color and detailed illustration, along with information about habitat, nesting, feeding, voice, similar species, as well as a range map. A Quick Reference Guide organizes all species into color-coded family groupings. Also included are a glossary of terms, a birder's checklist and separate indexes for scientific and common names. A map features the state's best birding sites and describes Washington's most notable viewing locations.
