The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is close to completing the manuscript for its new publication "Living with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest." The project describes 50 or so bird, mammal, reptile, and amphibian species that people encounter while living in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. In addition to a biological profile of each species, each chapter includes the following sections: Tips for Seeing Wildlife, Solutions to Problems, Public Health Concerns, and Legal Status.

Anyone interested in reviewing and commenting on a draft copy of any of the 6-10 page chapters on birds (see list below) please make your request by replying to my personal email (linkrel at dfw.wa.gov). I'll send you a chapter via a Microsoft Word attachment or U.S. mail.

Canada Geese and Ducks
Herons and Kingfishers
Seagulls and Terns
Hawks
Eagles and Ospreys
Owls
Domestic Pigeons
House Sparrows and Native Sparrows
Robins and Finches
Starlings
Swallows and Swifts
Crows and Ravens
Magpies and Jays
Flickers, Sapsuckers and other Woodpeckers


Thanks for your interest,

Russell Link
Wildlife Biologist
Department of Fish and Wildlife
(425) 775-1311 ext. 110