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.
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- Birds of Washington State
I want to enjoy finding out about my new home area species and … Needs more color photos. I’ve only spotted 5 birds in our area that I can find in the book. Map of where to find which birds is very helpful. Just wish I could find a more area specific book. I want to enjoy finding out about my new home area species and can not find a book that will zone in. This book covers the entire state of WA. And most of the birds listed in detail are not found in the Olympia area. How about a book on birds of wstern Washington Mountain ranges, varying rainfall create a…
Excellent bird guide for Washington State I have been using the same Washington State Bird guide from National Geographic for several years (and don’t get me wrong…I love it, it has been a great guide, a bookish friend to me). Recently, I realized I have seen almost every bird in that guide and needed a new, more expansive guide to Washington State Birds. This is the one I chose and it does indeed include more birds in it. However, some of these birds are not seen in Washington normally, but have been reported on a rare occasion…
Appreciate the Details Perfect for Washington State as I don’t have to search through as many birds to find what I’m looking for. Great grouping by bird type. The details describing the actions and behaviors has helped greatly to eliminate birds that were otherwise similar in appearance.