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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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Adventure Skills Guides: Outdoor Survival: A Guide to Staying Safe Outside
Adventure Skills Guides: Outdoor Survival: A Guide to Staying Safe Outside
AVK057
$9.95  
Spiral, Benjamin Sobieck, 28 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591938200
Learn how to survive in the wilderness until help arrives You need one vital tool to stay alive in a dangerous situation: good information! So forget everything you think you’ve learned from your favorite survival shows on TV and the movies.   Outdoor Survival   skips the gimmicks and...
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...
Tidepools of the Pacific Northwest Coast (Pocket Guide)
Tidepools of the Pacific Northwest Coast (Pocket Guide)
FGG101
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 12 pages, 4 x 7, 9781621263555
Laminated pocket guide
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.
Costa Rica Pacific Coast Marine Wildlife Guide
Costa Rica Pacific Coast Marine Wildlife Guide
RFP002
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 14 pages, 8.5 x 3.5, 1888538236
Identify the whales, dolphins and other marine mammals, reef fish and sport fish, and the sea turtles you will see while exploring Coast Rica's Pacific Coast. Illustrations are done by three of our highly regarded artists who are specialists in their fields. Uko Gorter for marine mammals....
California Trees & Wildflowers California Trees & Wildflowers California Trees & Wildflowers
California Trees & Wildflowers
WFP026
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583550717
California Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this...
Sharks, Skates & Rays of the Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico (Folding Guides)
Sharks, Skates & Rays of the Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico (Folding Guides)
FGG004
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781893770140
35 shark species found both inshore and offshore25 species of electric rays, stingrays, skates, and sawfishIllustrations by Val Kells, well known illustrator and marine fish expert, co-author of A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes from Maine to Texas (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011). Visit...
The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America: Second Edition
The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America: Second Edition
RAN452
$19.95  
Paperback, David Allen Sibley, 504 pages, 4.9 x 1.1 x 7.8, 9780307957924
Clear and detailed bird descriptions, augmented with information on habitat and behavior. All new maps and truly superb illustrations.
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 Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
Washington Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD011
$8.00  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5, 9780965755832
Washington Gold & Gems Maps:   Then and Now  is a package, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″, containing five maps printed on both sides . The very readable maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   This package includes: Map #1, side 1  is of the NW Section.   Side 2  is a map of early mining...
Take-Along Guide: Tracks, Scats and Signs
Take-Along Guide: Tracks, Scats and Signs
GPT211
$7.95  
Paperback, Leslie Dendy, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559715997
Become a nature detective with this illustrative, engaging and fun Take-Along-Guide. You may not know where to look, or what to look for, but animal signs are everywhere and this guide will help you learn how to read them. You'll learn how to spot and identify common clues that 17 wildlife...
Hawaii Birds Hawaii Birds Hawaii Birds
Hawaii Birds
WFP028
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551974
Hawaii Birds is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the bird lover and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great...
Fishes of the Salish Sea
Fishes of the Salish Sea
FGG095
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 9, 9781621262442
"This FoldingGuide includes 61 marine fishes, both common and exotic, found in the Salish Sea. Includes both nearshore and deeper water species, pelagics, rays, sharks, and dogfish. Detailed illustrations, descriptions, typical length and weight are included. Val Kells, is the award-winning...
Pacific Salmon Field Guide
Pacific Salmon Field Guide
LPP050
$24.95  
Paperback, Sean Godwin, Martin Krkosek, 160 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781774511343
Pacific salmon are of immense cultural, ecological and economic importance to the west coast of North America. They are the most commonly seen fish on the western side of North America but identifying among the seven species is difficult for most of their life stages. Two salmon researchers have...
Pacific Northwest Birds: Lowlands & Coast: A Pocket Reference
Pacific Northwest Birds: Lowlands & Coast: A Pocket Reference
MOU121
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 15 pages, 3.25 x 6.75, 9781680515251
This full-color visual guide to birds is a handy pocket reference, particularly useful for novice or casual birdwatchers. Guide consists of folded and laminated panels showcasing 40 of the most common species found across Washington and Oregon―including perennial favorites such as Belted...
Volcanoes Volcanoes (Folding Pocket Guide) Volcanoes (Folding Pocket Guide)
Volcanoes
WFP102
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583556696
Educational and entertaining pocket field guide provides a simplified introduction to the different types of volcanoes, lava flows, pyroclastic flows and the rocks that are formed as a result of eruption. Will appeal equally to novice vulcanologists and students of geology and geography. A...
Reptiles of the Northwest: British Columbia to California, Rockies to the Coast
Reptiles of the Northwest: British Columbia to California, Rockies to the Coast
LPP043
$24.95  
Paperback, Alan St. John, 272 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781774510131
This updated and revised comprehensive field guide covers 42 native turtles, lizards and snakes, grouped and color coded for quick identification. All of the species are shown in a quick reference guide. Stunning color photos, range maps and notes on identification, distribution, habitat and...
Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
WFP178
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620054666
The familiar Monarch butterfly is one of over 5,000 species of butterflies found in the diverse ecosystems of North America. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 70 familiar and unique species and includes information on their life cycle and features illustrations of common...
Great Lakes Butterflies & Moths
Great Lakes Butterflies & Moths
WFP187
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620054444
Pollinators in the Great Lakes include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse eco-system and agriculture. This portable folding guide includes...
Common Bees of Western North America
Common Bees of Western North America
FGG098
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Joseph wilson, 4 x 9.2, 9781621263289
Descriptions & multiple illustrations of 20 common bee groups, Includes honey bees, bumble bees, mason bees, and more Nesting and floral preferences and seasonal activity patterns. Bee behavior explained: life cycle, habitats, and behaviors, distinguishing bees from flies and wasps....
Building a Survival Kit Building a Survival Kit Building a Survival Kit
Building a Survival Kit
WFP082
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583557051
Building a Survival Kit will help you to survive adverse outdoor conditions: heat, cold or extreme weather. Staying warm and dry is essential and you'll learn how to protect your Core Temperature (CTC) while saving (heat) calories through less energy output.   Tips will include essential...
Mushrooms of the Northwest: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms
Mushrooms of the Northwest: A Simple Guide to Common Mushrooms
AVK052
$16.95  
Paperback, Teresa Marrone & Drew Parker, 288 pages, 4.5 x 6, 9781591937920
Get This Great Visual Guide to Mushrooms! Hundreds of full-color photographs with easy-to-understand text make this a perfect visual guide. Learn about more than 400 species of common wild mushrooms found in the Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The species (from Morel...
Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods
Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods
FCP030
$9.99  
Paperback, David Squire, 128 pages, 8.1 x 5.8 x 0.4, 9781504800341
Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need to forage for yourself.You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native...
Mushroom Logbook
Mushroom Logbook
MOU132
$10.95  
Paperback, 128 pages, 6 x 7, 9781680516333
Includes space for spore printing Prompts and data points to fill in about found mushrooms Compact size makes it easy to take on hikes and foraging trips Expert and novice mushroom hunters alike will enjoy using this journal to track all their fungal finds. The  Mushroom...
Washington Wildflower Hikes: 50 Destinations
Washington Wildflower Hikes: 50 Destinations
MOU123
$24.95  
Paperback, Nathan & Jeremy Barnes, 256 pages, 7 x 9, 9781680510959
From flower-filled alpine meadows to streams lined with delicate Scouler’s corydalis blooms, and from lakes covered in water lilies to Dr. Seussian drifts of bear grass, Washington offers something for every hiker--and flower lover. Brothers Nathan and Jeremy Barnes lead hikers on 50 trails to...
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...
Pacific Reef & Shore: A Photo Guide to Northwest Marine Life from Alaska to Northern California 2nd Edition
Pacific Reef & Shore: A Photo Guide to Northwest Marine Life from Alaska to Northern California 2nd Edition
HPC158
$12.95  
Paperback, Rick M. Harbo, 96 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550177862
Still compact and the perfect size for travelling,  Pacific Reef  &  Shore  has been updated with new species, up-to-date scientific information and many brilliant photographs of the more than 300 common plants and animals found in the intertidal zone off the coast of...
Audubon Guide to the Pacific Northwest
Audubon Guide to the Pacific Northwest
RAN201
$27.95  
Paperback, National Audubon Society, 428 pages, 4.25 x 7.75, 9780679446798
A fine, compact and sturdy regional guide to birds, animals, trees, wildflowers, insects, weather, nature preserves and much more that makes the Northwest unique. 1,500 color photos, drawings and maps bring the subjects to life. A little gem of a guide.
Rocks & Minerals of the Pacific Coast
Rocks & Minerals of the Pacific Coast
AVK049
$9.95  
Spiral-Bound, Dan R. & Bob Lynch, 22 pages, 4.5 x 8, 9781591937753
Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Pacific Coast! Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rock-hunting adventure. Based on Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch’s best-selling field guides and featuring 52 of the most common and desirable rocks and minerals along the coasts...
Animal Tracks of the Northwest
Animal Tracks of the Northwest
CPC002
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780973981957
Welcome to the secret world of tracks, sign and the animals that made them. Signs of the who, what and where of wildlife are all around us, even when their makers are too shy to come closer. This new guide is the key to unlocking the natural world that shares our environment, by day and...
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...
A Field Guide to Birds of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Birds of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC140
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Tony Greenfield, 4.6 x 9, 9781550176056
Do you know a tanager from a towhee? A goatsucker from a grosbeak? Here, after much demand, is a portable 8-fold guide featuring 112 photos of the common birds found in coastal areas of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. Each species is labelled with common name, size, distribution...
Alberta Trees & Wildflowers Alberta Trees & Wildflowers Alberta Trees & Wildflowers
Alberta Trees & Wildflowers
WFP098
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583555460
Alberta Trees & Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent province-wide botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability,...
Mushrooming with Confidence: A Guide to Collecting Edible and Tasty Mushrooms
Mushrooming with Confidence: A Guide to Collecting Edible and Tasty Mushrooms
SKY029
$14.95  
Paperback, Alexander Schwab, 176 pages, 8 x 10, 9781620871959
Picking mushrooms in the woods on a sunny day can be fun for the whole family . . . but only if you do it safely! There are thousands of different species of fungi, so it can be hard to tell which are edible and which are poisonous when you are picking them for yourself in the wild. Safe and...
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
AVK051
$9.95  
Spiral, George Miller, 24 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591938279
Learn to identify the Pacific Northwest’s wildflowers. At the cabin, in the park, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Featuring only wildflowers of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, this booklet by George Miller is organized by color for quick and easy identification. When...
Panama: Western Panama Birds (Folding Pocket Guide)
Panama: Western Panama Birds (Folding Pocket Guide)
RFP048
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, Rainforest Publications, 1888538724
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by...
Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide
Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide
WPC025
$14.95  
Paperback, Rosemary Gladstar, 9781612120058
With Rosemary Gladstar's expert advice, anyone can make their own herbal remedies for common ailments, such as aloe lotion for poison ivy, dandelion-burdock tincture for sluggish digestion, and lavender-lemon balm tea for stress relief. . Gladstar profiles 33 of the most common and versatile...
The Pocket Guide to Wild Mushrooms: Helpful Tips for Mushrooming in the Field
The Pocket Guide to Wild Mushrooms: Helpful Tips for Mushrooming in the Field
SKY117
$12.95  
Paperback, Pelle Holmberg & Hans Marklund, 128 pages, 6.5 x 6.5 x 5, 9781620877319
When you’re in the wild and you spot a nice-looking mushroom, how do you know if it is safe to eat? Question no more with the  The Pocket Guide to Wild Mushrooms . This tiny companion is the perfect book to bring along when foraging for delectable fungi. Inside its neatly arranged pages are...
Peru Shore & Wetland Bird Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Peru Shore & Wetland Bird Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP040
$3.48  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538767
Rainforest Publications has six field guides to aid you in the enjoyment of your adventures in PeruPeru RaptorsPeru Birds of the WetlandsPeru's Birds of the ForestPeru MammalsPeru Reef Fish. All the single sheet field guides are 7" by 11" (17. 85 cm by 28 cm), double-sided, laminated to...
Fishes of Florida's Atlantic Coast (Folding Guides)
Fishes of Florida's Atlantic Coast (Folding Guides)
FGG001
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781893770171
57 species commonly found inshore and nearshore from the FL/Georgia border south to Key West, FL Illustrations by Diane Peebles Species selection and text by Dr. Bob Shipp, Professor of Marine Science at University South Alabama Indestructible lamination — water and beachproof Instant access to...
Essential Knots For Search and Rescue and Survival
Essential Knots For Search and Rescue and Survival
WFP153
$9.95  
Folding Pamphlet, 5.5 x 5.5, 9781620052600
Essential Knots for Search and Rescue and Survival is a valuable reference for skilled rescue professionals, recreationists and anyone active in a wilderness setting. This lightweight folding guide is waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field and fits easily in your pocket. Developed by...
Elephants & Rhinos: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
Elephants & Rhinos: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
WFP148
$7.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620051986
This guide helps identify and demystify the world of elephants and rhinos. Readers will learn about these animals’ position and role in the ecosystem — as well as about the various threats and dangers these incredible animals face. This guide describes how elephants and rhinos evolved, their...
Trees of the Pacific Northwest
Trees of the Pacific Northwest
QRP028
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J. Duane Sept, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781732875227
Did you ever wonder what type of trees are all around you? The forests of the Pacific Northwest are truly amazing. This guide will help you learn about 40 of the most common native species found in this region. Using crisp, clear photographs along with short, detailed descriptions you will learn...
Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
SPB009
$22.95  
Paperback, Bradford Angier, 9780811734479
First-ever revision of a classic guidebookEssential information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and edibility as well as updated taxonomy and 18 new speciesHow to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wildThis illustrated guide to North American wild edibles has been a...
California Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of California
California Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of California
WFP137
$17.95  
Folding Pocket Guide with Map, 4.5 x 9.5, 9781620051306
waterford press The California 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...
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
HPC154
$28.95  
Paperback, Louis Druehl, 320 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781550177374
This updated and expanded guide thoroughly documents every aspect of seaweed life, from species identification and seaweed biology to the essential--and often surprising--roles seaweed plays in the marine ecosystem and our everyday lives. Seaweeds are used in everything from cosmetics to...
Common Seashore Creatures of the Northwest
Common Seashore Creatures of the Northwest
CPC006
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780973981926
Our seashores are alive with creatures wild and weird, big and small. An amazing array of intertidal marine life can be found on many sandy beaches, rocky shorelines and mud shores in the Pacific Northwest. This guide features 145 species of marine creatures with over 200 full-color...
Simply Stargazing: Your Guide to the Stars, Moon, and Night Sky
Simply Stargazing: Your Guide to the Stars, Moon, and Night Sky
AVK045
$9.95  
Spiral, Jonathan Poppele, 28 pages, 4.5 x 7.5, 9781591935810
Your Night Sky Companion   To gaze skyward is to be filled with wonder. You might find yourself asking questions like, “Is that bright object a planet or a star? What does the constellation Perseus look like? When’s the next meteor shower?” Find these answers and more in  Simply...
Feeder Birds of the Northwest
Feeder Birds of the Northwest
WFP154
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 2 pages, 5.4 x 8.5, 9781620052235
For bird enthusiasts, offering food at feeders is a way to enjoy a close-up view of target species while helping them survive and thrive. This guide profiles 40 common feeder birds found in the Northwest United States, along with feeder types and recommended foods for attracting each species....
Chaparral Shrublands of Southern California
Chaparral Shrublands of Southern California
WFP130
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583556832
Chaparral – the shrub-dominated landscape found in-between the coast and the mountains – is California's most extensive ecosystem and can be found in every single county in the state. This beautifully illustrated guide – produced with the assistance of the San Diego Audubon...
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