Our field guides use a combination of crisp, vibrant photographs
with a brief and accurate description for each species.
These natural history guide books are available from your local
bookstore.
Tracks
of the Northwest:
Alaska, Western Canada & the Northwestern United States
J. Duane
Sept
ISBN 978-0-9739819-5-7
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $14.95 CAN
118 color photos
2012
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 by night. All we
have to do is take the time to observe and interpret
the signs. The book features nearly 50 species with
photos of tracks, scat and other sign, as well as drawings
of tracks, track patterns, distribution maps and interesting
details on the appearance, habitat and behavior of each
species. Information on 20 additional species is also
included, to help identify other species in the area
and to distinguish one animal from another. There is
even a ruler on the back cover.
Tracking
is detective work—fun, stimulating and very inspiring
for anyone who is ready to “meet” the animals
that share our landscape, by studying the fascinating
clues they leave behind.
Trees of
the Northwest:
Alaska, Western Canada & the Northwestern United States
J. Duane Sept
ISBN 978-0-9739819-4-0
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $14.95 CAN
180+ color photos
2011
Trees
are all around us, yet we often take them for granted.
Some live more than 1,500 years, others produce spectacular
color displays in the autumn, many have medicinal properties,
at least one tree releases its seeds in fire. This concise,
attractive guide features 49 amazing species along with
more than 190 crisp full-color photos. Images show entire
trees and also details of flowers, cones, fruit and bark.
Species information includes detailed descriptions and
specific notes on habitat, range, unique characteristics,
along with a range map and key identification features.
This new guide makes identification of trees and tall
shrubs easier than ever, and it offers fascinating reading
on trees of the Pacific Northwest.
Common Seashore
Creatures of the Northwest
J. Duane Sept
ISBN 978-0-9739819-2-6
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $14.95 CAN
200+ color photos
2008
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
photographs. Be sure to observe all the seashore creatures
at the next low tide with this great new guide!
Common Birds
of Alberta
J. Duane Sept
ISBN 0-9730390-5-1
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $12.95 CAN
170 color photos
2004
Whether
you're observing your feathered friends at the backyard
bird feeder or heading out with your binoculars for a day
in the woods, this is the guide for you-all the commonly
seen birds of Alberta, with more than 170 vivid full-color
photographs. The book is chock-full of information on size,
coloring and call of each species, notes on nest and habitat,
tips and techniques for getting a closer look and distinguishing
similar birds, and comments on the unique behavior of the
various species. Extras include helpful hints on equipment
and a diagram showing the parts of a bird. Good birding!
Common Birds of British Columbia
J. Duane Sept
ISBN
0-9730390-2-7
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $12.95 CAN
Approximately 150 color photos
2003
There
is something special about the birds that share our world,
intriguing and amazing us with their quirky habits and their
amazing feats. This guide is packed with information about
136 of the most common species found throughout British
Columbia, with vivid color images and detailed information
on the birds' lives.
Common Birds of Ontario
J.
Duane Sept
ISBN 0-9730390-7-8
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $12.95 CAN
190 color photos
2004
Ontario
is alive with birds! The fabulous colors of these feathered
marvels are featured in illustrated entries on more than
140 species that can be observed in Ontario. This is more
than a field guide-it is an indispensable birding companion,
packed with intriguing information about the birds that
surround us. Each species is highlighted with a clear
description and tips for identification, as well as interesting,
little-known facts about its unique behavior. Information
on nesting, tips for distinguishing each bird from similar
species, and much, much more is packed into this handy
book. Go ahead and get to know the amazing birds of Ontario!
All you need is this great new guide (and perhaps a pair
of binoculars)
Wild Berries of the Northwest:
Alaska, Western Canada and the Northwestern States
J. Duane
Sept
ISBN
978-0-9739819-3-3
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $14.95 CAN
170 color photos
2005
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 poisonous. Most species are illustrated in full color,
with more than 170 superb photographs that show both the
flowering plants and the ripe fruit to aid in identification.
This book is a must for berry lovers, naturalists, campers,
adventurous cooks, hikers and anyone who loves the outdoors.
Common Wildflowers of British Columbia (2nd Edition)
J. Duane
Sept
ISBN 0-9730390-9-4
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $12.95 CAN
Approximately 140 color photos
2006
This
enlarged and updated guide features 142 species of wildflowers
that grow in BC's many habitats, from seashores to mountaintops.
The beauty of each species is captured with crisp, full-color
images by Duane Sept. The unique beauty of each species
is supplemented with identification details and tips,
as well as many notes on history, edibility and uses by
Native people. A checklist is also included to keep track
of wildflower sightings.
Common Mushrooms of the Northwest:
Alaska, Western Canada and the Northwestern United States
J. Duane
Sept
ISBN
978-0-9739819-0-2
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $14.95 CAN
Approximately 155 color photos
2006
At
last—a great new guidebook to the common mushrooms of the
Northwest! This easy-to-use handbook helps you identify
many of the species found in the region. Crisp, colorful
photographs by Duane Sept illustrate 130 species of the
mushrooms that seem to pop up all around us—some edible,
some poisonous, all intriguing.
In addition to pointers on identifying mushrooms, there
are sections on preparing and storing edible mushrooms,
mushroom ecology and the parts of a mushroom. When you take
this smart, beautiful guide along on your walks in the woods,
you’ll feel more confident about identifying many of the
mushrooms you encounter, and you’ll pick up some interesting
information along the way.
Tropical Butterflies of the World
J.
Duane Sept
ISBN
0-9730390-4-3
5 x 8 • 80 pages
Paperback • $10.95 CAN
Approximately 100 color photos
2003
Welcome
to the secret world of tropical butterflies! These marvels
of the air amaze all who view them, and this guide features
40 fascinating species from all corners of the tropics,
including several that are in danger because their habitat
is disappearing so rapidly. Tropical butterflies are the
winged jewels of the natural world. They are yours to
enjoy in this book, which features distribution maps and
information on the butterflies' life cycle, courtship
and mating rituals, and adaptations for survival.
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