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Washington state boasts an impressive diversity of birds, with over 500 species having been observed in the aptly named Evergreen State. The Pacific coast is rich in shorebirds and seabirds, while the mighty Cascade Mountains are home to coniferous forest species like Canada Jay, Gray-crowned Rosy-finch, and Clark's Nutcracker. The many lakes in the otherwise dry shrubby areas to the east of the mountains are magnets for waterfowl. State bird American Goldfinch can be found in grasslands and scrubby edges as well as near human habitation. Birds are often the entry point into nature study, so getting acquainted with an area's most representative species is useful. You can do this with the beautifully illustrated Washington State Birds, which features 140 illustrations of common and familiar species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a terrific resource for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA.
About the Author
About the Author
Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.
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