Jill and Tweeters:
I too was going to suggest Brian's new book, Birds of WA State. It isn't just for beginners. Intermediates can learn a lot of from this book. I even took it in the car last weekend, as I studied for the deep-water pelagic trip that went out of Westport, Sat, July 22. That trip was just great. Along w/ Leach's Storm-Petrel and Arctic Tern (my two lifers), I had excellent views of bow-riding Dall's Porpoises. When we got all the way out to the continental shelf, about 40 miles out, they threw out chum. I then got a great view of something really special: a SHORT-FINNED MAKO SHARK. Wow! It was about 7 1/2 feet long, I think. I hope I spelled its name correctly.
The shark isn't in Brian Bell's book, but a lot of good info about nesting and behavior is. And I think the pictures in the book are quite good. Your friend will enjoy it.
Yours, Carol Schulz
DesMoines, WA
linusq at att.net
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From: B & P Bell
To: Eric dePlace ; tweeters at u.washington.edu
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 5:37 PM
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Jill and Tweets

Blowing my own horn, my book Birds of Washington State (published by Lone Pine Press) is directed to new birders, intermediate birders and others interested in the birds of our state. It is focused on the 320 regularly occuring birds in Washington State and for each of these species includes an Introductory paragraph, illustration, and separate sections on I.D., Size, Status, Habitat, Nesting, Feeding,
Voice, Similar Species, and Best Sites to view as well as a Range Map.

Introductory material discusses Birding in Washington, Beginning to Learn About Birds, Techniques (including selecting binoculars), Birding by Habitat, Bird Listing, Birding Activities and the Top 50 Birding Places in the state. In addition, it includes an appendix with 33 birds of more unusual occurance, a glossary, and a checklist.

A review is at: http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/2006/07/birds_of_washington_state.php

Brian H. Bell
Birding & Natural History Guide
Woodinville WA
mailto bellasoc at isomedia dot com
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From: Eric dePlace
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Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 4:16 PM
Subject: [Tweeters] Bird guide advice?


One of my friends is a budding birder and I'd like to help her on her way by buying her a a good birding book. But rather than the standard book that focuses on IDs, I'd like to find something that emphasizes behavior, ecology, and other characteristics. A Pacific Northwest emphasis would be nice too, but is not essential. Many thanks for your assistance.

Feel free to email me directly.

Jill Simmons, Seattle
jill_erin at msn.com



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