[pct-l] Bird of the PCT

[kcristler]

glad you are interested in wildlife on the trail, Scott. There have been 
several good responces to your question. If you are into bird study, you 
should see over 100 different species on your thru hike. Listening to bird 
songs is definitely the way to go to prepare for forest birding, one of the 
most exasperating habitats to bird. There are many other habitats where 
sight is easy. Here are my suggestions.  1) listen to tapes. 2) Buy a good 
field guide and look at the birds you are listening to. 3) Read the PCt 
guidebook!!!    Go to www.abasales.com and you can find any cd, and any 
field guide made. Buy the National Geographic Society Field Guide to North 
american birds.
good luck on a long list Scott!!
                  Kerry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott" <xanthocephalus at yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 11:16 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Bird of the PCT


> I'm wondering if anyone has a list of birds that a thru-hiker might expect
> to see along the PCT.  I'm thru-hiking in '09, and I'm interested in 
> birds,
> but I'm not taking my binoculars (which weigh 2 lbs!) with me.  So I'm
> planning to study up on my birdsongs before the hike so I can identify 
> some
> birds by ear.  I have a pretty good start based on my travels in 
> California,
> but it would be greatto hear from other hikers what birds they've seen on
> the trail.
>
> Thanks!
> -Scott
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