In this updated edition of their best-selling field guide, renowned bird experts Tom Aversa, Richard Cannings, and Hal Opperman illuminate the key identification traits, vocalizations, seasonal statuses, habitat preferences, and feeding behaviors of bird species from British Columbia to southern Oregon.\nCompact full-page accounts feature maps and more than 900 color photographs by the region's top bird photographers 
Comprehensive revisions to taxonomic structure and sequencing of avian families to align with the most current print and online resources 
Territorial range covers much of British Columbia; all of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho; and parts of western Montana and Wyoming\nSpanning a vast, distinctive region rich in protected wildlands and iconic national parks, Birds of the Pacific Northwest is a superlative, complete resource for enjoying the many bird species found in the region.

Birds of the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Guide

History

Aversa, Tom

Cannings, Richard

Opperman, Hal

Americas

University of Washington Press

Discover more than four hundred bird species in Birds of the Pacific Northwest―the quintessential regional guide for birding devotees at any level. Join renowned bird experts Tom Aversa, Richard Cannings, and Hal Opperman as they illuminate key identification traits, vocalizations, seasonal status, habitat preferences, and feeding behaviors. Full-page accounts of individual species include range maps and over nine hundred photographs by the region's top bird photographers. This region is a well-defined biogeographic unit composed of three large ecoregions―the coastal rainforest, North America's northernmost deserts, and the northern/mid-Rockies to the east. Birds of the Pacific Northwest is your birding handbook for a vast region rich in refuges, protected sanctuaries, public parks, and raw wilderness―and its depth transcends any guidebook that has preceded it.

Vancouver Wild is a stunning tribute to the beauty and wildness of Vancouver and the world that surrounds it. In Vancouver, more than in most cities, nature is everywhere you look. In this magnificent photographic collection, Graham Osborne’s stunning images showcase the wild beauty of Vancouver, from the giant western red cedars of the rain forest and the snow-covered peaks of the coastal mountains to the city at night, illuminated by a full moon. The text by Richard Cannings introduces the flora and fauna that live in the diverse ecosystems of this region. Together, this fascinating text and the spectacular photographs celebrate Vancouver and the world that surrounds it and reminds us that we must do all we can to preserve this treasure.

Vancouver Wild: A Photographer's Journey through the Southern Coast Mountains

Travel

Canada

Greystone Books

The Rockies are familiar to everyone in North America, yet few appreciate the true diversity of these mountains. This book covers the Rockies from sagebrush flats to icy tundra, and explores the range’s geological formation; its role in shaping the West; the plants and animals that form its many ecosystems; and the complex relationship between humans and the Rockies. Written in a lively, engaging style, the book features spectacular color photographs, elegant line drawings, and interesting sidebars.

The Rockies: A Natural History

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

In these delightful meditations, biologist and bird lover Richard Cannings weaves stories of his personal encounters with birds into fascinating descriptions of their behavior, anatomy, and evolution. He muses over the meadowlarks’ ability to hide their nests so completely that he has seen only two in a lifetime spent searching for them; the trumpeter swan, as picky as a two-year old, devouring potatoes and carrots but turning up its beak at Brussels sprouts; the northern gannet, with its snowy plumage, black wingtips, and startling blue eyes; the little saw-whet owl, which dabbles in bigamy and even trigamy; and more than two dozen other birds. Covering the entire continent, from the cacophony of a seabird colony on the shores of the Atlantic to a symphony of snow geese on the autumn plains to songbird courtship in the alpine tundra of the Rockies, An Enchantment of Birds informs and entertains, in one fell swoop.

An Enchantment of Birds: Memories from a Birder's Life (David Suzuki Institute)

Nature & Ecology

This spectacular guide celebrates the Rocky Mountains’ amazing ecological and biological diversity. It describes the range’s geographical formation, its role in shaping the American West, its five ecosystems and the plants and animals that form them, and the relationship between humans and the Rockies, from the arrival of indigenous peoples to the onslaught of tourists and environmental concerns. Gorgeous full-color photographs, elegant line drawings, and sidebars that highlight subjects of particular interest complement the book’s lively, engaging text.

The Okanagan attracts thousands of visitors each year to enjoy its beaches and wine, but more and more people are discovering its natural beauty. With desert sands and deep lakes, towering rock cliffs and rich benchlands, cold mountain forests and hot grasslands, the Okanagan has an ecological diversity unequalled in Canada. Roadside Nature Tours through the Okanagan opens with an introduction to the region's biodiversity, climate, geology, and human history, setting the stage for the route descriptions that follow. Richard Cannings then takes us on twenty-one tours through the valley, from the arid benchlands of Osoyoos to the snowy forests east of Vernon. The routes vary from main highways to quiet roads, and along each one we're introduced to the animals, plants, and bedrock that create this national treasure. Each route also has a focal topic, ranging from owls to salmon and rattlesnakes to rock rabbits.

Roadside Nature Tours through the Okanagan: A Guide to British Columbia's Wine Country

Sydney Cannings and Richard Cannings tell the story of the province's geology and the history of its living creatures. Starting 200 million years ago, when there was no British Columbia west of the present Rocky Mountains, the authors take us on a journey through time, describing the collisions of island chains called terranes, the sliding of plates, the erupting of volcanos, and the movement of glaciers that created British Columbia as we know it today. They also describe the rich legacy of fossils left behind as a result of all this geological activity. This updated edition has been extensively revised to reflect the current thinking about plate tectonics and the geological history of British Columbia. There are also seven new maps and a number of new photographs. An appendix lists the various types of rock in British Columbia.

Geology of British Columbia: A Journey Through Time

Nelson, JoAnne

Cannings, Sydney

Earth Sciences

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.

Birdfinding in British Columbia

Cannings, Russell

Discover a whole new dimension to taking a car trip with this fascinating guide to the roadside ecology of the major highways in British Columbia. Each of the 13 chapters covers one highway in the province. Beginning with an overview of the highway (the area it covers, the general characteristics of that area, and the changes in climate and vegetation), each chapter then provides a detailed description of the land-forms, vegetation, and animal life in each section of that highway, along with tips for how to identify different species. Sidebars inform on various species, such as the huge, endangered sturgeon and the Great Basin spadefoot toad, which spends most of the year underground. Full-color photographs and black-and-white drawings illustrate the plants and animals that make their homes along the roadsides of British Columbia, and maps show the route of each highway discussed. In addition, the book offers suggestions for where to stop and look for crayfish, enjoy a swim in summer, or have a picnic lunch. An appendix provides a brief field guide of tree silhouettes and hints for identifying trees and shrubs.

The New B.C. Roadside Naturalist: A Guide to Nature along B.C. Highways

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Birds of the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Guide

Birds of the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Guide

Vancouver Wild: A Photographer's Journey through the Southern Coast Mountains

The Rockies: A Natural History

An Enchantment of Birds: Memories from a Birder's Life (David Suzuki Institute)

The Rockies: A Natural History

Roadside Nature Tours through the Okanagan: A Guide to British Columbia's Wine Country

Geology of British Columbia: A Journey Through Time

Birdfinding in British Columbia

The New B.C. Roadside Naturalist: A Guide to Nature along B.C. Highways