Richard Cannings Libri

In these delightful meditations, biologist and bird lover Richard Cannings weaves stories of his personal encounters with birds into fascinating descriptions of their behavior, anatomy, and evolution. He muses over the meadowlarks’ ability to hide their nests so completely that he has seen only two in a lifetime spent searching for them; the trumpeter swan, as picky as a two-year old, devouring potatoes and carrots but turning up its beak at Brussels sprouts; the northern gannet, with its snowy plumage, black wingtips, and startling blue eyes; the little saw-whet owl, which dabbles in bigamy and even trigamy; and more than two dozen other birds. Covering the entire continent, from the cacophony of a seabird colony on the shores of the Atlantic to a symphony of snow geese on the autumn plains to songbird courtship in the alpine tundra of the Rockies, An Enchantment of Birds informs and entertains, in one fell swoop.

Exploring the Okanagan's ecological diversity, this guide offers twenty-one detailed tours showcasing the region's stunning landscapes, from arid benchlands to snowy forests. Richard Cannings introduces readers to the area's unique biodiversity, climate, and geology while highlighting a variety of focal topics, such as owls, salmon, and rattlesnakes. Each route, spanning main highways and quiet roads, provides insights into the animals, plants, and geological features that make the Okanagan a national treasure, appealing to nature enthusiasts and casual travelers alike.

Perched on the Pacific Rim and set within dramatic mountain ranges, Vancouver is renowned worldwide for its scenic beauty. Here, Graham Osborne's stunning images capture the region in all its the Fraser Valley at sunrise, the snow-covered peaks of the Coast Range, waterfalls and rain forests, meadows awash in wildflowers, sockeye salmon and shimmering tide pools, the city by moonlight. Richard Canning’s informative text puts the images in context. This edition of Vancouver Wild is revised and updated with eight new photographs.

In this guidebook - intended for novice and experienced birders alike - the authors explore their 30 favorite birding sites in the diverse landscape of Canada's westernmost province. With more than 30 colour photographs of birds and locales, and 28 maps, this work introduces some sites that will be familiar favorites for readers, while others may come as a surprise. Readers can choose their destination by species - each chapter has a list of 'Specialty Birds,' the ornithological highlights of a trip to the area in question - or by geography - each chapter is named for its region and includes detailed information not only on how to get there but also on how to make the most of being there. Personal anecdotes, historical background, and ornithological information make this an indispensable guide to exploring the best birding sites B.C. has to offer and learning more about its bird population