Birds of Washington and Oregon, The East Side

by Enz, Tamara

• ISBN13: 9781643264080
• ISBN10: 1643264087
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2026-01-02
• Publisher: Timber Press

Summary

This practical, pocket-sized, and beginner-friendly birding guide highlights the must-see species found in Eastern Washington and Oregon. 

From the continent’s greatest river to the tiniest mountain stream, saline lakes to alpine lakes, from roadside habitat among wheat fields to miles of open range sagebrush, there are birds throughout it all. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly occurring birds that help make Eastern Oregon and Washington the natural wonder that it is. An emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability help empower conservation and ensure that inland birding will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the bird-rich Pacific Northwest.

Author Biography

Tamara Enz has worked as a biologist for the past 25 years. Formally trained as a plant biologist, she has spent more of her time studying birds than plants. From casual observation to serious research, central Maine to southern California and Arctic Alaska to central Missouri, Tamara’s work with birds has spanned the country. She has lived on the Oregon and Washington coasts and conducted bird surveys throughout the West. Her most recent book is Birds of Coastal Washington.