Why do butterlies sometimes congregate in one spot? Can they see you? Are they eating that mud? Is it okay to hold a butterfly? Is it possible to raise them? Authoritative, easy to use, and downright beautiful, Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest answers these common questions and provides a comprehensive yet enjoyable introduction to these marvelous insects. The book is also a field guide to the 118 most commonly encountered butterflies in the Pacific Northwest-defined here as Washington, Oregon, and contiguous parts of California, Nevada, Idaho, and Canada. The clear, precise text and abundant color photographs allow for indentification of both male and female adults as well as caterpillars, pupae, and egg. Author William Neill leads you to the best places to see checkerspots, fritillaries, coppers, blues, and many others, noting which plants attract them. Collectors of Pacific Northwest natural history will want to add this to their bookshelves.
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William Neill made his living in the field of medicine, but an enduring love for the natural world--especially butterflies--has always been central to his life. From his home base in Portland, Oregon, he chases butterflies throughout the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains and as far afield as Canada's Labrador Coast and Yukon Territory.
Doug Hepburn learned photography in the Navy. Working in the field of high-tech engineering and human genetics, he met William Neill at the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center. They discovered a mutual love of butterlies and began collaborating. A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, Doug is a devotee of its natural history.
Doug Hepburn learned photography in the Navy. Working in the field of high-tech engineering and human genetics, he met William Neill at the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center. They discovered a mutual love of butterlies and began collaborating. A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, Doug is a devotee of its natural history.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Enthusiastically recommended for amateur butterfly enthusiasts and field professionals alike.,
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Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest is a field guide beautifully illustrated with color photography throughout. Covering 118 of the most commonly encountered butterflies in Washington, Oregon, and parts of California, Nevada, Idaho, and Canada, Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest offers a quick summary of facts as well as an unmistakable color image of each species featured - many species also have a photograph of the butterfly in caterpillar or cocoon form as well. An easy-to-use guide for learning where and when to observe butterflies, and how to identify male and female adults as well as caterpillars, pupae, and eggs. Enthusiastically recommended for amateur butterfly enthusiasts and field professionals alike.
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Pretty Good Field Guide,
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I ordered this book because I was frustrated with the books I had that only showed a small handful of butterflies. I wanted something more comprehensive, but not weighty and complicated. So far I am not disappointed. I recently took a trip and saw some butterflies I did not know. I don't know many. I snapped the best pictures I could. When I got home I refered to this book and was able to learn the identities of the butterflies. If I was really focusing on butterflies I would have been better served to take the book with me. I learned that there are key markings that help sort them out and I could not see all of these in my photos. Still, the book was the best I have used for my purposes. I gave it a 4 rather than 5 because in some instances the photos only show the underside of the wings and I wanted to see the top side too. Realistically though, the underside is what you see when most butterflies are sitting still.
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The book arrived in a timely manner and sorry it has taken me this long to reply. I already had the book and purchased it for friend. It was like in unread condition!! Great Seller!
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