Northwest Birds in Winter
Observing birds in the Pacific Northwest in winter is both challenging
and rewarding. Despite the weather and the fact that many birds are not
in their brightest plumage, winter birding is growing increasingly
popular. Unlike the breeding season, when many birds are territorial
and observers must travel widely to see them, in winter many birds
concentrate and a field trip can find amazing densities and species
variety in a small area.
Northwest Birds in Winter is the first guide to the distribution
and abundance of birds that winter in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and
southern British Columbia. It offers a summary of winter status and
distribution information for the nearly 380 regularly occurring species
in the region. Detailed winter range maps and 30-year population trend
data are provided for many of the species. In addition, the book
includes suggestions as to the best winter birding sites in the Pacific
Northwest and photographs of the region¹s most unusual winter birds.
This seasonal guide is an essential addition to the literature
on Northwest birds and a valuable new resource for birders in the
Pacific Northwest.