Subject: Re: Free Guide to Malheur NWRWould hope this message gets to Greg Gillson to get a copy of The Bird Guyide headed my way, Nathan J. , Smith, M.D. 8003 Sand Point Way N.E.Seattle, WA 98115 206 523 , 3057. Many thanks.
Date: Dec 16 20:24:09 1995
From: Nathan Smith - nathanj at u.washington.edu
On Fri, 15 Dec 1995, Greg Gillson wrote:
> Re: Free Guide to Malheur NWR
>
> The January/February 1996 issue of The Bird Guide features a travel
> guide to Malheur NWR, Oregon. If you are not a subscriber and would
> like a free copy, please get back to me.
>
> There have been several recent changes to The Bird Guide. After a
> year and a half of hectic monthly publishing, I have gone to a
> bi-monthly publication schedule. In addition, with the Jan/Feb issue
> the new size changes from tabloid (10 x 14) to a more standard book
> (8-1/2 x 11) size. The number of pages increases to 24.
>
> For those who aren't familiar with it, The Bird Guide is a newsletter
> I produce. The intended audience is all birders - from backyard
> birders through advanced - in the Pacific Northwest. The purpose is
> to help all levels of birders to improve their knowledge of our NW
> birds and improve identification skills.
>
> Each issue features several articles including:
> 1) travel guide to a birding location in Oregon, Washington, northern
> California, or Idaho. Not only are the birds covered, but also local
> history, places to visit, things to do for the whole family.
> 2) an identification article on a difficult to ID species or family
> in the NW.
> 3) a column for newer birders explaining birding terms and techniques,
> or explaining the birds found in the various habitats in our region.
> 4) recent rare birds found in the Pacific Northwest.
> 5) birds to watch for in the coming season.
> 6) How and where to find a rare or local species in our area.
>
> That's the backbone of each issue, but there are other articles as
> well. Included are a few black-and-white photos and line drawings to
> complement the text.
>
> The Jan/Feb issue features (in addition to the Malheur travel guide)
> an identification article on Tennessee Warbler; habitat coverage of
> the birds of the open ocean off the NW; and tells how to find
> Flammulated Owls.
>
> Again, just reply to this message with your name and mailing address
> and I'll get a sample in the mail to you. We will go to print next
> week, so you should receive your copy of The Bird Guide pretty close
> to the New Year.
>
> Greg Gillson
> The Bird Guide
> 311 Park Street
> Banks, Oregon 97106
>
> 503-324-0508
>
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> Greg Gillson <guide at teleport.com>
>
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