Birds of Southwestern British Columbia
Title | Birds of Southwestern British Columbia PDF eBook |
Author | Richard James Cannings |
Publisher | Heritage House Publishing Co |
Pages | 436 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781894384964 |
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.
Birds of Southwestern British Columbia
Title | Birds of Southwestern British Columbia PDF eBook |
Author | Richard James Cannings |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Birds |
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Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies
Title | Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Cannings |
Publisher | Heritage House Publishing Co |
Pages | 452 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9781894974592 |
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.
Birds of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest
Title | Birds of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Cannings |
Publisher | |
Pages | 464 |
Release | 2020-06-30 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781772033274 |
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.
Common Birds of Southwestern British Columbia
Title | Common Birds of Southwestern British Columbia PDF eBook |
Author | J. Duane Sept |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2016-02-15 |
Genre | Birds |
ISBN | 9780973981995 |
Southwestern British Columbia is an oasis for birds of many habitats. Saltwater and freshwater species are present, along with birds of the temperate rainforest, hardwood stands, forest edges and open areas. This illustrated guide includes color photographs, detailed identification tips and surprising facts of interest about a total of 154 residents and migratory species in the area. With a concise list of good observation sites, the book is perfect for planning a birdviewing outing with friends or family. This great new guide is all you need to identify the interesting birds you see at the feeders, parks, beaches and wilderness areas around you.
Birds of British Columbia
Title | Birds of British Columbia PDF eBook |
Author | Glenn Bartley |
Publisher | Heritage House Publishing Co |
Pages | 158 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 192705169X |
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.
Birdfinding in British Columbia
Title | Birdfinding in British Columbia PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Cannings |
Publisher | Greystone Books Ltd |
Pages | 480 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1771000031 |
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. The book 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.