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Field Identification Guides

When you set out on your next outdoor adventure, you'll want to make sure to bring along one of our outdoor field guides. Whether you're looking for bird field guides, fish field guides, flower field guides, geology field guides or even our very own sasquatch field guides, we've got you covered.
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Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Pacific Northwest: Your Guide to Feeders, Food, and the Most Common Backyard Birds
Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Pacific Northwest: Your Guide to Feeders, Food, and the Most Common Backyard Birds
AVK096
$16.95  
Flexi, Stan Tekiela, 176 pages, 5 x 7, 9781647551216
Find Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities―especially in the Pacific Northwest, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire...
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
PGN361
$20.00  
Paperback, Merlin Sheldrake, 368 pages, 5 x 8, 9780525510321
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Merlin Sheldrake’s marvelous tour of these diverse and extraordinary life forms is eye-opening on why humans should consider fungi among the greatest of earth’s marvels. . . . Wondrous.”— Time   A mind-bending journey into the hidden universe of fungi, “one of those...
Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon
Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon
AVK019
$14.95  
Paperback, Dan R. Lynch & Bob Lynch, 320 pages, 4.2 x 6, 9781591932932
A field guide to rocks and minerals of Washington and Oregon, featuring photos and details needed for identifying and collecting.
Western Backyard Birds Western Backyard Birds Western Backyard Birds
Western Backyard Birds
WFP060
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583550892
Western Backyard Birds is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the bird lover and nature enthusiast living in the western USA (west of the 100th Meridian). This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes instructions on attracting and feeding backyard...
The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems
The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems
FFB156
$19.95  
Paperback, Rupert Hochleitner, 256 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9780228102281
Step-by-step Questions and Answers with detailed color photographs for easy identification. The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems   is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is...
Encyclopedia of Birds
Encyclopedia of Birds
STL333
$29.95  
Hardcover, Per Christiansen & Paula Hammond, 448 pages, 8 x 10, 9781782747154
With more than 1,600 photographs and artworks, this appealing, accessible encyclopedia explores the world of birds.     Did you know that marabou storks are known as “undertaker birds?” Or that the spoonbill’s bill is actually a highly specialized tool? Birds are some of the oldest and most...
Urban Wildlife Urban Wildlife
Urban Wildlife
WFP133
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583550939
A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals Urban wildlife watching is quickly becoming one of the most popular recreational activities since it is a healthy pursuit that gets people outside, is fun, and can be enjoyed for no cost, anywhere, anytime. This beautifully illustrated guide...
Birds of Alaska
Birds of Alaska
QRP004
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Greg R. Homel, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781936913503
Birds of Alaska is a quick and easy to use, light-weight, durable, all-weather (important in Alaska) field guide to the inspiring, incredibly varied and often little-known birdlife inhabiting the great State of Alaska. Stunning digital photographs depict over 120 species of common and notable...
Wild Berries of the Northwest
Wild Berries of the Northwest
CPC003
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780973981933
Discover nearly 100 species of the wild berries and other fruits that grow all around us in the rich ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest. Many of these fruits are edible and delicious, but others are not edible, and this guide will help you distinguish the ones you can eat from those that are...
Washington State Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of Washington State
Washington State Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of Washington State
WFP140
$17.95  
Folding Pocket Guide with Map, 4.5 x 9.5, 9781620051726
The Washington State Nature Set  offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for the Golden State. The beautifully illustrated folding guides highlight well over 300 familiar and unique species There are Nature guide in this package A Birds identificationguide Wildlife including...
Common Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest: British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
Common Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest: British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
CPC011
$14.95  
Paperback, J Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780995226616
NEw field guide
Washington and Oregon Nature Guide
Washington and Oregon Nature Guide
LPP032
$21.95  
Paperback, Erin McCloskey, 224 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9789768200433
 great companion to take along on your next weekend trek, the Washington and Oregon Nature Guide encompasses all the nature you’re likely to encounter in the Pacific Northwest. The book features over 400 species of animals and plants commonly found in Washington and Oregon. The accounts...
The Fungal Pharmacy
The Fungal Pharmacy
PGN319
$34.95  
paperback, Robert Rogers, 608 pages, 8 x 10, 9781556439537
In  The Fungal Pharmacy , noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi, Rogers explains, have the capacity to heal both the body and, through the process of myco-remediation, the planet itself....
Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest Coast Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest Coast
FGG089
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Pieter Folkens, 4 x 9 Folded, 9781621261803
Humpback, Fin, Gray, Blue, and Minke Whales described  Other nearshore species included: Sea Lions, Sea Otter, and the Harbor Seal Illustrations and text by by Pieter Folkens, marine mammal expert and author/illustrator of  Guide to Marine Mammals of the World  (Knopf, 2014)...
Saltwater Fishes of the Pacific Northwest : Washington and Oregon: A Guide to Inshore and Offshore Species
Saltwater Fishes of the Pacific Northwest : Washington and Oregon: A Guide to Inshore and Offshore Species
QRP021
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Val Kells, 12 pages, 3.9 x 0.2 x 9 inches, 978-1943334544
Saltwater Fishes of the Pacific Northwest is an easy-to-use 12-panel identification guide to 64 common and notable nearshore and offshore saltwater fishes that inhabit the diverse coasts of Washington and Oregon. The highly detailed and scientifically accurate full-color illustrations are...
Dangerous Animals & Plants Dangerous Animals & Plants Dangerous Animals & Plants
Dangerous Animals & Plants
WFP053
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583553091
Dangerous Animals and Plants is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast interested in poisonous and venomous North American plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 90 species of dangerous birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects,...
Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast
LPP031
$19.95  
Paperback, Nancy Baron, 240 pages, 5.75 x 8.75, 9781551050829
More than 200 species of common birds are grouped and color-coded for quick identification. Beautiful illustrations accompany the insightful text on behavior, seasonal occurrence and local range of species. 213 color illustrations.
Birds of the Pacific Northwest
Birds of the Pacific Northwest
NBN050
$14.95  
paperback, Todd Telander, 200 pages, 4.3 x 7, 9781493051922
Each Falcon Field Guide to birds introduces the most common and sought-after species in a state. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed illustrations, these informative guides make it easy to identify birds in a backyard, favorite parks, and wildlife areas....
Common Birds of Coastal British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
Common Birds of Coastal British Columbia, Washington & Oregon
CPC013
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780995226630
Coastal British Columbia, Washington and Oregon is an oasis for birds of many habitats. Saltwater and freshwater species are present, along with birds of the temperate rainforest, hardwood stands, forest edges and open areas. This illustrated guide includes color photographs, detailed...
Marine Life of Pacific Northwest
Marine Life of Pacific Northwest
HPC007
$69.95  
Hardcover, Andy Lamb and Bernard Hanby, 390 pages, 8.75 x 11.5, 9781550173611
A photographic encyclopedia of seaweeds, invertebrates and selected fishes found in NW waters. This is the most comprehensive collection of photos of NW marine life ever published. Includes over 1,400 saltwater plants and animals and 1,700 color photographs.
Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada
Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada
GPT244
$29.95  
Paperback, Eva, Ph.D Begley, 432 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493031849
Plants of Northern California is the complete guide to the rich and unique flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this handy volume enables both amateur and...
The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast
The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast
HEY004
$25.00  
Paperback, Kirk Lombard, 272 pages, 5.6 x 0.8 x 8.5, 9781597143578
The first foraging guide for the California coast   In  The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast , Kirk Lombard combines a startling depth of knowledge with wry humor and colorful storytelling to guide readers' quests to hook fish, dig clams, and pick seaweed for...
Tidepools of the California Coast
Tidepools of the California Coast
FGG099
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 9, 9781621263548
Covers cold water tidepools from Santa Barbara, CA up to the California/Oregon border Splash zone to the subtidal zone Illustrations and text by Val Kells a widely recognized Marine Science Illustrator and co-author/illustrator of A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes: from Maine to Texas,...
Take-Along Guide: Birds, Nests & Eggs
Take-Along Guide: Birds, Nests & Eggs
GPT167
$7.95  
Paperback, Mel Boring, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.8, 9781559716246
A fun, informative take-along guide that will help children identify 15 birds. Kid will also learn how and where birds build their homes and all about their young. Plus the guide features activities that are fun and easy to do. There's also a seven-page scrapbook for drawings and notes.Invites...
Salmon and Trout of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Salmon and Trout of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC012
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898863925
This series of two-sided plastic laminated cards, developed by a teacher of marine science, can be easily fit in a pack, taped to a kayak deck, even marked with crayons or grease pencil.
Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
FGG093
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Rick Cech, 4 x 9, 9781621262282
59 butterfly species are covered, both common and exotic, found in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. They include swallowtails, fritillaries, metalmarks, sulphurs, skippers, hairstreaks, blues, and more. Images, descriptive captions, and habitat index by Rick Cech (pronounced Check), a...
Costa Rica Sport Fish Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Costa Rica Sport Fish Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP030
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538139
Nearly 20 percent of Costa Rica is set aside in National Parks and Reserves. Eleven different habitats are the home to 205 mammals, 848 birds, 160 amphibians, 218 reptiles, over 1000 different fresh and saltwater fish and countless numbers of insects. Approximately 10,000 species of vascular...
Birds of Oregon Field Guide: 2nd Edition
Birds of Oregon Field Guide: 2nd Edition
AVK117
$16.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 344 pages, 6 x 4.4, 9781647551513
Get the New Edition of Oregon’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Oregon, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that...
Wild Plants of the San Juan Islands
Wild Plants of the San Juan Islands
MOU136
$14.95  
Paperback, Scott Atkinson, 192 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780898863567
* The first comprehensive field guide to the San Juans * Also covers the Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island * Includes an annotated checklist of all vascular plants recorded for San Juan County Washington's jewel-like San Juan Islands, outdoor playground for both foot-and...
Redwood National & State Parks Redwood National & State Parks Redwood National & State Parks
Redwood National & State Parks
WFP066
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583551417
Redwood National and State Parks is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 130 familiar species of turtles, lizards, snakes, salamanders, frogs and toads. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source...
Alaska Northern Lights Guide LAMINATED CARD Alaska Northern Lights Guide LAMINATED CARD
Alaska Northern Lights Guide LAMINATED CARD
FRM003
$5.99  
Laminated Card, 6 x 9, 9781601905208
A stunning guide to this amazing phenomenon! Side one features four beautiful images of the Aurora borealis seen in Alaska. Side two has images and text that explain it, along with a satellite view map of the state. The card features sturdy lamination, 5.5" x 8.5" with hole for lanyard.
Rockhounding Washington: A Guide to the State's Best Sites
Rockhounding Washington: A Guide to the State's Best Sites
NBN039
$24.95  
Paperback, Lars Johnson, 288 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493019090
This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Washington, with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to...
A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Protected Waters of the Salish Sea
A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Protected Waters of the Salish Sea
HPC160
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Rick M. Harbo, 5 x 9, 9781550178531
Rick Harbo, one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading marine writers and photographers, is back with a new addition to Harbour Publishing’s popular series of pocket-sized field guides.  A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Protected Waters of the Salish Sea  includes the most commonly observed...
Agates and Other Collectibles of the Pacific Coast: Your Way to Easily Identify Agates
Agates and Other Collectibles of the Pacific Coast: Your Way to Easily Identify Agates
AVK082
$9.95  
Spiral-Bound, Dan R. Lynch, 28 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591939337
Your beachcombing guide to California, Oregon, and Washington Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rock-hunting adventure. Based on Dan R. Lynch’s best-selling field guides and featuring the most common and desirable agates and other collectibles along the Pacific Coast, the...
Outdoor Knots Outdoor Knots
Outdoor Knots
WFP165
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620052921
Knots have three practical purposes, to attach a rope to another rope, to attach a rope to an object or to allow a rope to perform a function. All knots have multiple uses. This Duraguide® provides simplified step-by-step reference on how to tie the most popular outdoor knots including those...
Birds of the Northwest
Birds of the Northwest
AVK033
$9.95  
Spiral, Stan Tekiela, 24 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591934110
At the cabin, in the garden or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring 130 Northwest birds of Alaska, northern California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, the booklet is organized by color for quick...
Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide To 99 Of The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 2ND EDITION
Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide To 99 Of The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 2ND EDITION
GPT256
$24.95  
Paperback, Garret Romaine, 296 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493034116
A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & minerals Rockhounding Idaho   is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gold in the Gem State. Completely up-to-date with over 200 GPS coordinates in ninety-nine...
Land Mammals of the Pacific Northwest
Land Mammals of the Pacific Northwest
FGG096
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Fiona Reid, 12 pages, 4 x 9, 9781621262732
This FoldingGuide covers 49 mammals, both large and small, found in the Pacific Northwest from the California/Oregon border up and including British Columbia. It includes bats, moles, rabbits, as well as the large signature mammals of the region such as elk, bears, foxes, and cougars. The range...
America's Seashores: Guide to Plants and Animals
America's Seashores: Guide to Plants and Animals
IPG098
$11.95  
Paperback, Marianne Wallace, 48 pages, 9 x 9, 9781555914837
Provides the perfect balance of science and fun with captivating illustrations and compelling facts about the myriad of life that inhabit these special places.
Birds of Central & Northern California
Birds of Central & Northern California
QRP007
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Greg R. Homel, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781936913206
Birds of Central & Northern California is a quick and easy to use, light-weight, durable, all-weather field guide to the inspiring and incredibly varied birdlife of California, north of the San Luis Obispo/ Monterey, Kern/ Kings & Tulare, and San Bernardino/ Inyo County lines....
Northeast Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northeast Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC007
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 898862159
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a marine science teacher. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Sibley's Common Trees of The Pacific Northwest
Sibley's Common Trees of The Pacific Northwest
FGG087
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 9, 9781621261711
A laminated fold-out guide with 6 panels each 4″ X 9″. Perfect for backpack, glove compartment, or kitchen table. Illustrates 48 of the most common indigenous and cultivated tree species are covered, including descriptions, size, range, and illustrations of bark, leaves, blossoms,...
Foraging Mushrooms Oregon: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Mushrooms
Foraging Mushrooms Oregon: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Mushrooms
GPT223
$16.95  
Paperback, Jim Meuninck, 144 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493026692
Detailed descriptions of edible mushrooms; tips on finding, preparing, and using mushrooms; a glossary of botanical terms; color photos. Use Foraging Mushrooms as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you’re looking for, be it the curative Heal-All or a snack, this guide...
Animal Skulls & Bones LAMINATED DURAGUIDE
Animal Skulls & Bones LAMINATED DURAGUIDE
WFP180
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583557969
Indulge your inner explorer and learn where you are likely to find bones and how to identify animals based on their skull and limb shape and size, dental patterns, horns and beaks. This pocket Guide teaches users how to identify the skulls and bones of common North American mammals, birds,...
Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals
Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals
RAN415
$25.95  
Flexbound, National Audubon Society, 856 pages, 4.2 x 1.3 x 7.7, 9780394502694
Perfect for mountain climbers and hikers, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. 794 full-color photographs depict all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural...
California Wildlife California Wildlife California Wildlife
California Wildlife
WFP027
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551370
California Wildlife is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and fishes and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide wildlife sanctuaries....
Belize Field Guide: Sport Fish
Belize Field Guide: Sport Fish
RFP022
$6.95  
Laminated 2-sided Card, 2 pages, 8 x 10, 9781888538946
This waterproof field guide is ideal for use on an open boat while fishing for the 'Grand Slam' of fly fishing - Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit. The full colour, 7.5 x 11 inch card, identifies 32 species of sport fish caught in the Caribbean waters off Belize. Each species is identified by common...
Medicinal Plants Medicinal Plants (Folding Pocket Guide) Medicinal Plants (Folding Pocket Guide)
Medicinal Plants
WFP056
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551905
Medicinal Plants is a unique guide that describes traditional wilderness remedies using familiar widespread plants. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 80 familiar species of medicinally important, widespread trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Laminated for durability, this handy...
A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Outer Coasts of the Salish Sea and Beyond
A Field Guide to Marine Life of the Outer Coasts of the Salish Sea and Beyond
HPC161
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Rick M. Harbo, 5 x 9, 9781550178555
The common marine life of the transition waters and more exposed coasts of the Salish Sea are abundant and diverse: giant green anemones, amazing sea stars and thick kelp forests. This eight-fold field guide is a useful aid to coastal exploration from BC to Washington and beyond with over...
Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species
Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species
NBN025
$34.95  
Paperback, S. David Scott, Casey McFarland, 368 pages, 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches, 9780811736183
Over 400 photos of representative feathers from 379 species How to identify not only what bird a feather came from but also what kind of feather it is Range maps and wing type given for each bird This guide teaches birders to use the characteristics of wing types and feather...
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