The Northwest Nature Guide: Where to Go and What to See Month by Month in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia [Paperback]

James Luther Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 7, 2009

From winter whale watching to autumn seabirding, The Northwest Nature Guide offers more than 170 best bets for wildlife adventures throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia—as well as your own backyard. With contagious enthusiasm and irrepressible humor, James Luther Davis shares his insider tips, helpful maps, and experience to guarantee readers know where they need to go to see nature at its peak every month of the year. Whatever the season and no matter the weather, Davis entices nature lovers of all ages to discover what they might otherwise miss. The intrepid may find the three-toed woodpecker or even Sasquatch. The inquisitive will learn why auks fly but penguins don't. Everyone will discover outdoor adventures that revitalize, inspire, and renew their appreciation for nature. Whether it's tidepooling by the shore, newt pursuit in the woods, or trailing bighorn sheep in the mountains, this practical guide helps make the most of every fresh-air opportunity.

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All the best that nature has to offer.

About the Author

James Luther Davis is a naturalist for Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces and formerly served as education director for the Audubon Society of Portland. He grew up chasing lizards in the Sonoran Desert, gong on to earn a master's degree in zoology from Colorado State University. He taught at Marylhurst University where he helped start the Head Start Summer Science Institute. During this time he wrote this book's predecessor, Seasonal Guide to the Natural Year: Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia (1996). He also contributed to Wild in the City: A Guide to Portland's Natural Areas. Davis and his wife, Sally, live in Portland. When not pursuing his natural history interests, he plays guitar in rock and roll bands, although not nearly enough these days.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Timber Press (January 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881928674
• ISBN-13: 978-0881928679
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #471,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Travel > Canada > Provinces > British Columbia

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the PNW for Tree-Huggers, October 1, 2010

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Cathy E. Crandall (Pacific Northwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Northwest Nature Guide: Where to Go and What to See Month by Month in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia (Paperback)

While I agree with the other reviewer that BC coverage is limited, you won't be disappointed with the coverage of Oregon and Washington! In addition to where to go and what to see, this book will help you understand what you are seeing. I highly recommend this book to any nature lover, especially those of us in the Northwest who like to get out during all seasons.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative!, October 21, 2010

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Dena Sage - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Northwest Nature Guide: Where to Go and What to See Month by Month in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia (Paperback)

I live in the Portland, OR area and found this book very informative. It covers a wide variety of plant, birds, and animals as well as sprinkling of information about geology, weather, history, public policy, etc. Reading it feels like you are on a guided nature hike with a chatty guide who effortlessly shares his knowledge. Definitely a great read and resource for those who live in the Pacific NW who want to know more about the nature that surrounds them and who want to get out and about any month of the year. As I read it I was continually amazed at what an easy read it is and how much information is packed in those pages! Excellent resource.

5.0 out of 5 stars I really like this book!, January 28, 2011

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Mike (West Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Northwest Nature Guide: Where to Go and What to See Month by Month in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia (Paperback)

James Luther Davis, I got this book for my 44th. I love it. I've been trying to scrape together notes on events that take place in Washington and Oregon. This is much better. This is a guide to the wonderful treats God has given us, if we care to appreciate them.
Thank you!