Must-See Birds of the Pacific Northwest: 85 Unforgettable Species, Their Fascinating Lives, and How to Find Them
“This bird book is blissfully unscientific. It's not that science is bad when birds are involved, it's just nice that someone has found a new way to present descriptions of 85 of our favorite birds in Oregon and Washington… among them are big birds, colorful birds and urban birds."(Terry RichardThe Oregonian)"Some of us don't know a cedar waxwing from a belted kingfisher—but Sarah Swanson sure does… Besides profiling 85 flying fiends of the Northwest, the book traces eight weekend birding vacations.”(Seattle Met Blog)“Looks like a field guide, reads like a travel book. This accessible guide will appeal to less experienced birders as well as visitors to the Pacific Northwest."(Library Journal)"Oregonians Swanson and Smith take a practical approach to regional bird-watching with 85 lucid descriptions of notable Northwest species."(Alaska Airlines Magazine)"Must-See Birdslists some of the prime locations for spotting each species, and also proposes several weekend birding trips. Whether you have a yen to spot a pelican, a wigeon, or a woodpecker, this is a congenial book - interesting to read through, and even more fun to put to use!"(Barbara Lloyd McMichaelThe Bellingham Herald)"This tome tells the stories of each species, illustrated by sumptuous photographs and, most helpful, where to find them."(Christian MartinCascadia Weekly)"The photos are gorgeous, and the informative writing is a true pleasure to read… This book will get you outside, make you slow down, look and listen."(TravelOregon.com)"A charming guide presented somewhere in between a handbook and a bookshelf reference, and it feels just right... Swanson and Smith would be good fun on a weekend birding trip."(Brian JuenemannThe Eugene Register-Guard)