Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest - (Timber Press Field Guide) by David Moskowitz (Paperback)

About the Book

This guide includes illustrated descriptions for more than 180 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates most common in the Northwest. Features more than 460 photographs, scale drawings, and 90 distribution maps.

Book Synopsis

Ideal for hikers, foragers, and animal lovers, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live.

It's possible to safely see fascinating wildlife--if you know what to look for and where and if you understand what you see. Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest makes it easier than ever with illustrated descriptions for more than 180 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. This book is a must-have for nature lovers of all ages and skill levels.

• Covers Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, northern California, Idaho, and western Montana
• More than 180 species described in detail
• 460 color photographs shot in the wild, silhouettes and track keys for quick identification, and 92 range maps
• Clear color-coded layout

From the Back Cover

Includes all mammals and the most common birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates found in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, northern California, Idaho, and western Montana
More than 180 species described in detail
More than 460 color photographs shot in the wild
Silhouettes and track keys for quick identification
More than 200 original scale drawings of tracks and track patterns
92 range maps
Clear color-coded layout
Stunning, essential reference for nature enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels

Review Quotes

"This book is a delight to peruse or use in detail. . . . It is a beautiful functional field guide for anyone who appreciates nature." --American Reference Books Annual

"Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest will give you the tools you need to better understand the creatures that live there. Outdoor educator David Moskowitz's superb field guide describes more than 180 species and features hundreds of color photographs and scale drawings of tracks and track patterns." --Oregon Live

"Chock full of useful, detailed information and stunning photography." --Island Park News

"Belongs in every pack and is a must-have for nature lovers of all ages and skill level. A useful guide for Pacific Northwest naturalists." --ScienceBlogs.com