Birds of Crater Lake National Park
A Natural History and Guide
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oregon State University
Publishing:28th Feb '26
£18.99
This title is due to be published on 28th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Crater Lake National Park hypnotizes thousands of visitors each year with its stunning vistas, natural beauty, and wildlife, including the extraordinary birds that are found there. In Birds of Crater Lake National Park, Stewart Janes introduces readers to Oregon’s high-country birds and those that are most frequently encountered on visits to the park. The high country is a hostile environment; the birds that live there confront challenges—elevation, weather, geology, habitat—that their lowland relatives do not have to endure. Species that inhabit the high country must be adaptable and resourceful.
From the Clark’s Nutcracker to the White-crowned Sparrow, the guide provides species accounts of the most characteristic birds found in the park. Accompanied by detailed color photographs, each entry also includes the scientific name, description, and distribution along with a short narrative.
With essays focusing on the history, climate, geology, and geography of the region, this guide offers a strong foundation to greater understanding of the birds of Crater Lake. Plus, chapters like “Birds Beyond Crater Lake National Park” and “Some Places to Bird in Crater Lake National Park,” along with a birding checklist, offer invaluable resources to beginner and skilled birders alike.
“Many books provide facts about birds, and Stewart Janes has done an excellent job of this. In addition, he gives us context: why these birds are where they are, how these habitats became what they are, and what changes the future may bring. This breadth of understanding and explanation is rare, comes from extensive experience in the region, and shows how nature writing can and should be done.” —Alan L. Contreras, coeditor of Birds of Oregon: A General Reference
“Birds of Crater Lake National Park is a welcome and overdue description of the birds of this majestic national park. Information on the region’s geology, climate, and floristic diversity meld wonderfully to give the background needed to appreciate the descriptions of the park’s avian biota and the latter’s dependence on the varied habitats found in the park. Stewart Janes is a knowledgeable naturalist who conveys the beauty of the connection of birds to their surroundings. This guide will enhance the experience of all who want to delve deeper and experience the park to its fullest through its birds.” —Dr. Michael T. Murphy, professor emeritus of biology, Portland State University
“The visitors who flock to Crater Lake for its scenic beauty have long needed a guide to the diverse and fascinating birds that call the park their home. Birds of Crater Lake National Park provides a comprehensive introduction to the park’s birds and describes the adaptations that allow them to thrive. With illuminating descriptions of the park’s varied habitats, this book will be an invaluable companion for every visitor interested in learning more about the natural history of Crater Lake.” —Dr. Pepper Trail, retired forensic scientist and ornithologist at the US Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory in Oregon
ISBN: 9781962645492
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 454g
216 pages