Synopses & Reviews
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
Review
"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
About the Author
Lifelong birding enthusiast John Shewey is a veteran freelance writer, author, editor, and professional outdoor photographer with credits in dozens of magazines, ranging from Birdwatching to Portland Monthly. John has photographed birds from the mountains of Alaska to the jungles of Central America to the islands of the Caribbean.
Noted expert Tim Blount has birded extensively in the United States and Europe. Living in Oregon’s Harney County, the most renowned birdwatching destination in the Northwest, Tim is a director with the Oregon Birding Association and executive director of the Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.