HI ALL:
I just got a copy of the following:
Raptors of the Pacific Northwest BY Thomas Bosakowski and Dwight
G. Smith. 2002. Frank Amato Publications, Inc. Portland, OR. 151
pages. $19.95 paper.
If you are looking for a good introduction to the BIOLOGY of NW raptors
(including Turkey Vulture, Diurnal Birds of Prey and Owls) this is the
book for you. Each species account covers the following: Range, Status,
habitat requirements, nesting, eggs and young, roosting, hunting behavior
and diet, territory and density, survey methods, and conservation and
management. Each species account is well illustrated with color photos,
but in one case , a full page of Osprey nests, too many photos. Some
photos could have been taken out and the space used for more text. The
range maps are vague and could have used reviewing by local experts. But
if you are looking for identification info. or extralimital records ( NO
records of Red-shouldered Hawk are list from WA! And only two records of
Broad-winged Hawk from WA are listed.) you will have to look
elsewhere. Also this book does has a nice list of references.
sincerely

Ian Paulsen
Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
ipaulsen at krl.org
A.K.A.: "Birdbooker"
"Rallidae all the way"