Catalogue of British Columbia Birds

This volume offers an early‑twentieth‑century snapshot of the birds that call British Columbia home. Compiled by the provincial museum’s curator, it weaves together observations from a network of dedicated naturalists—field notes from the Okanagan, the Queen Charlotte Islands, and the interior valleys all find a place here. The result is a meticulous list that records more than three hundred species, extending a previous survey by adding twenty‑four newly confirmed entrants.

Each entry follows a straightforward pattern: scientific name, common name, and concise remarks on where the bird is seen, whether it winters, breeds, or passes through. Readers will hear vivid details about grebes gliding on lake surfaces, loons echoing across coastal inlets, and puffins nesting on rugged islands. The work captures the collaborative spirit of its era, preserving a valuable reference for anyone curious about the province’s avian heritage.