| Author | : Nancy Baron |
| Publisher | : Lone Pine Pub |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781551050980 |
Over 200 species of common West Coast birds grouped by ease of identification.
Birds of Southwestern British Columbia
| Author | : Richard James Cannings |
| Publisher | : Heritage House Publishing Co |
| Total 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.
The Birds of British Columbia
| Author | : Robert Wayne Campbell |
| Publisher | : UBC Press |
| Total Pages | : 542 |
| Release | : 1990 |
| Genre | : Birds |
| ISBN | : 0774806184 |
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.
The Birds of Vancouver Island's West Coast
| Author | : Adrian Dorst |
| Publisher | : On Point Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2018 |
| Genre | : Bird watching |
| ISBN | : 9780774890106 |
Now in paperback, the definitive guide to birding in Vancouver. The rugged physical beauty of the west coast of Vancouver Island has long been a major attraction, but its distinctive avian population has also made it a major birdwatching destination. The Birds of Vancouver Island's West Coast presents accounts of all of the species thus far recorded as occurring in the region - 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. The essential guide to the birds of the region, this book will inform, delight, and surprise amateur and professional birders alike.
The Ancient Murrelet
| Author | : Anthony J. Gaston |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 274 |
| Release | : 2010-10-30 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1408136716 |
Breeding along the northern Pacific coast from British Columbia to Japan, this little known bird dwelt in relative obscurity until it became the focus of a conservation debate which has resulted in a new National Park in the Queen Charlotte Islands, where half the world's population breeds. It made the headlines again when a lost, lone bird suddenly appeared at Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel, England, in May 1990 and again in April 1991. The Ancient Murrelet and its three congeners are unique amongst seabirds in that their young are entirely precocial, leaving the nest as soon as they hatch to grow up at sea. Tony Gaston has carried out the only detailed study of the bird, in the fine mature coastal forests of the Queen Charlotte Islands. His work has revealed their complex social behaviour, the song behaviour of the males and the species' response to the variety of predators which they face - from Peregrines to Deer Mice. His story is set against a survey of the species worldwide and the grandeur of the northwest Pacific coast. The illustrations of Ian Jones, who also assisted with the research, capture the bird and its environment beautifully.
Best Places to Bird in British Columbia
| Author | : Richard Cannings |
| Publisher | : Greystone Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 198 |
| Release | : 2017-04-22 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1771641533 |
In this unique guidebook that will appeal to novice and experienced birders alike, the authors of acclaimed Birdfinding in British Columbia explore their 30 favorite birding sites in the diverse landscape of Canada’s westernmost province. More detailed and more personal than the Cannings’ previous books, and illustrated with more than 30 color photographs of birds and locales, and 28 maps, Best Places to Bird in British Columbia introduces some sites that will be familiar favorites for readers, while others may come as a surprise. Readers can choose their destination by species—each chapter has a list of “Specialty Birds,” the ornithological highlights of a trip to the area in question—or by geography—each chapter is named for its region and includes detailed information not only on how to get there but also on how to make the most of being there. Personal anecdotes, historical background, and ornithological information make this an indispensable guide to exploring the best birding sites B.C. has to offer and learning more about its bird population.
The Birds of British Columbia
| Author | : Robert Wayne Campbell |
| Publisher | : UBC Press, [1997]-2001. |
| Total Pages | : 636 |
| Release | : 1997-06-01 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780774806190 |
This volume completes the nonpasserine species and contains accounts for the diurnal birds of prey through woodpeckers.
Birds of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest
| Author | : Richard Cannings |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2020-07-28 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| 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.
Birds of Interior BC and the Rockies
| Author | : Richard Cannings |
| Publisher | : Heritage House Publishing Co |
| Total 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.
