Pacific Coast Bird Finder: Identifying Common Birds Along the Pacific Coast

Whether you’re at the beach with your family, on a hiking trip, or gardening in your backyard, you’re sure to notice a variety of birds. If you’re curious about these feathered friends—from water birds like the Great Blue Heron to raptors like the Bald Eagle to backyard birds like the American Robin—then Pacific Coast Bird Finder by Dr. Roger J. Lederer is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use format, you can identify common and noteworthy birds of the West Coast.

Perfect for beginning birders, the booklet introduces more than 60 of the most frequently seen species of birds along the Pacific Coast. They are presented in taxonomic order, and each entry includes such helpful information as size, distinguishing features, habitat, and behavior. Plus, the illustrations by Jacquelyn Giuffre and Carol E. Burr help to ensure that you positively identify the birds you see. This guide is applicable to the Pacific Coast states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Book Features:

• Beginner’s guide to bird identification
• More than 60 species of common and important birds
• Professional illustrations with key markings for identification
• Small format that fits into a pocket or pack