Birds of Crater Lake National Park

Stewart Janes is professor emeritus of biology at Southern Oregon University. For several years, he served as a board member for the Crater Lake Natural History Association and wrote a birding column for the Medford Mail-Tribune and Ashland Daily Tidings. He currently lives in Corvallis with his wife, Debbie, and enjoys birding, canoeing, woodworking, and continuing his field research.

"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