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National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Pacific Northwest

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On a recent trip to Washington, I packed this book, my only field guide, in my carry on flight bag. It worked beautifully! As an easterner there are a lot of plants and animals in the Pacific Northwest that I am not familar with, but this book helped me on numerous occasions. I was never in an environment like the Columbia Plateau before and all around me were these two plants that dominated the landscape. Having no idea what species they where, I opened the book and immediately found Big Sagebush and Gray Rabbitbush, side by side, just as they were growing. I was able to determine that the Chickadee over my head at another time was not the Black-Capped I was fimilar with but rather the Chestnut-Backed, a new species for me. The part on Parks and Preserves was also very helpful, especially when used in connection with other tour books. With the increase restrictions on airline carry-ons this is the one book to take with you. It is all encompassing from Geology, Habitats, Weather (cloud watching from the plane window) through Flora and Faunna to Parks and Preserves. A very good idea presented in a very useable format.

In attempts to find the 'perfect' gift for an active, outdoorsy newcomer to the Pacific Northwest, I stumbled across this guide. Considering the National Audubon Society's reputation for quality material, along with the recommendations and details provided by preceding Amazon reviewers, I took the plunge and bought copies for both of us!

(Since I currently reside in the desert southwest; I definitely needed assistance!)

After retrieving his package from the front porch and opening it at the end of a long day at work, my friend wrote, "The Audubon Field Guide is WAY cool. I spent about 15 minutes thumbing through it last night before I even took off my coat."

Soon thereafter, I opened this addition to my own library. At 15-16 oz, this is a serious weight to consider carrying on a long backpacking trip -- but not so frivolous if you relish identifying everything you're seeing! Its compact size makes it a perfect picnic basket/day pack addition for day trips, and when you're not out exploring, it's a handy kitchen/coffee table reference when you gaze out the window. This is a great all-around first guide for a casual/budding naturalist!

I can't wait to use it on my next trip!

I highly recommend this field guide to anyone who is interested in the species found in the Pacific Northwest. It is especially great for beginners because it is easy to use and contains sections that cover diverse forms of life. If you're an expert and like to precicely identify mushrooms, for example, get a mushroom guidebook. Otherwise this is great for a quick reference to an amazing number of a variety of species in this area. I've had a lot of fun with it!

I picked up this book after I knew I would be moving to Seattle. It is a great introduction to the geology, plant life, animals, and recreational areas of WA and OR. Done well, in typical Audubon fashion - I refer to it often.

As a newcomer to the state of Washington, this book has been very helpful in identifying the flora and fauna of the area. Combining the plants and animals in one easy reference source is helpful. The photographs are very nice.

I have used this guide since I moved to Oregon from California. It is easy to use and has helped identify many plants and animals unfamiliar to me. I never go anywhere without it! This small book will fit in your backpack, tote, car glovebox, saddle bag, or a large jacket pocket. The pictures and text are accurate and give you a good "snapshot" of a new plant or animal. I have often loaned it or given a copy to friends who are new to the area and they too have enjoyed it. This guide should be a staple in your Pacific Northwest wildlife library.

The construction, size, organization are all excellent; it's a true "one book does it all" guide. It is sometimes a little light on details, but it covers everything. For example, a wildlife refuge or national park may only get one paragraph, but every park/refuge get's their paragraph. It covers weather, geology, plants and animals, some taxonomy, even locally visible astronomy.It fits in my pocket,my fanny pack, and my budget; and it's built to last.National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Pacific Northwest (National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Pacific Northwest)

I live on a small farm in the Pacific Northwest. The abundance of wildlife, animal and fauna in this area is incredible. I have this book placed in the my house for immediate access, something new always seems to appear. Great color pictures, descriptions and reference maps. This is not just a wildlife reference book, it covers weather patterns, topography, geology, and much more about the Pacific Northwest. An excellent book for anyone, anywhere interested in our world around us.

We took this on a recent Washington trip and used it on every hike and day trip. We found many of the items listed in the book. It was easy to use and read. Our four year old son loved it and asked us to read it to him. We loved identifying the critters and plants from this book. I would highly recommend this product. It easily fits in a purse or backpack.

Great book for anyone wanting just the basics of the PNW. It gives you a good starting point when you are trying to identify plants, animals, birds, etc. Then you can go to the more specific reference materials for detailed info. Great for road trips where you don't want to lug an entire library around with you.