> I was hoping to get some tips from someone familiar with birding the
>area, about special locations, species expected, and perhaps, related
>natural history issues. Any places we shouldn't miss? Most Pacific
>Northwest species will be new to us. Puffins, auklets, Pileated
>Woodpeckers, oh my!
>
>Cheers!
>
>Steve Bouricius
>Palisade, Colorado
>bourici at gj.net
>
>Hi Steve, I'm a UC alumnus myself--a long time ago.
There's a book called Birding in the San Juan Islands, published by The
Mountaineers, 306 2nd Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119, that I think you'd
find quite useful.
Have a great trip.
MickeyGibson
Sequim, WA