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Del Norte County is one of the most exciting and scenic places to visit in search of birds in the West Coast, or indeed, in the entire United States. This tine county in the almost forgotten northwestern corner of California has recorded more species, 407, than eighteen entire states and nine Canadian territories and provinces.The purpose of this guide is to find good spots to observe birds. It will tell you where and when to go in search of certain specific desired species, such as the bizarre-looking and much requested Tufted Puffin, or wrentit you haven't gotten a good look at yet. It will a;so lead you to large concentrations of some birds at the right time of year. This book also hints at our county's amazing biodiversity. Note the butterfly, reptile and amphibian lists and the wide-ranging bibliography touching on other animals and plants.