East Oregonian

Why a new type of bird is making its presence felt in the Pacific Northwest

Researcher Mason Maron holds a red crossbill — a species of finch — at Wenas Creek near Yakima, Washington. (Jeff Kozma/Contributed Photo) Mason Maron grew up west of the Cascades. When he moved east ...
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Birds of the Pacific Northwest : a photographic guide / Tom Aversa, Richard Cannings, and Hal Opperman

"Discover more than four hundred bird species in Birds of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest--the quintessential regional guide for birding devotees at any level. Join renowned bird experts ...

Spokane County couple saves tiny owl trapped in a sewer pipe. Here’s how to protect raptors on your property

Inside a concrete septic-system pipe jutting from the ground, two big, yellow eyes gazed upward, surrounded by a circle of blackness. With Halloween right around the corner, could it be Pennywise, the ...
The Union Democrat

Inside the perilous journey of a familiar Northwest summer bird

It's beautiful, ethereal: When we hear the sound of the Swainson’s thrush in the Pacific Northwest's woods, we know our summer is truly here. Our bird is back, with its signature song gracing our long ...
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Birds of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest : a complete guide / Richard Cannings, Tom Aversa, and Hal Opperman

"Join bestselling authors and renowned bird specialists Richard Cannings, Tom Aversa, and Hal Opperman as they present over 400 species of birds found across British Columbia, from the coast to the ...