This outstanding field guide features more than 200 of the Pacific Northwest Coast’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. Also included are a glossary of terms, a birder’s checklist and separate indexes for scientific and common names. A map features the best birding sites and describes the most notable viewing locations. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond. What else could you ask from a book tough enough to toss in a car or pretty enough to leave on the mantel? --The Oregonian, Portland, OR Take this one with you wherever you go. --The Statesman-Journal, Salem, OR John Acorn has been a "critter fanatic" his entire life. He is perhaps best known as the writer and host of the television series Acorn, the Nature Nut. These days John lectures at the University of Alberta and is a spokeperson for the Royal Tyrrell Museum. He still finds time for entomology and is an Associate of the E.H. Stickland Entomology Musuem. John has written 15 books, including may well-received field guides and is the recipient of numerous awards. Published On: 2017-02-08