J. Duane Sept

J. Duane Sept is a biologist, freelance writer and professional photographer. His biological work has included research on various wildlife species and service as a park naturalist. His award-winning photographs have been published internationally, in displays and in books, magazines and other publications, for clients that include BBC Wildlife, Parks Canada, Natural Canada, National Wildlife Federation and World Wildlife Fund.

Today Duane brings wealth of information to the public as an author, in much the same way he has inspired thousands of visitors to Canada's parks. His published books include The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest (Harbour Publishing), Common Birds of British Columbia (Calypso Publishing) and Wild Berries of the Northwest: Alaska, Western Canada and the Northwestern United States (Calypso Publishing).

Books by J. Duane Sept

The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest

The New Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California

Common Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest

Wild Berries of the Northwest

Common Birds of Interior British Columbia

Atlantic Seashore Field Guide

Common Birds of Southwestern British Columbia

Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Northwest

Common Mushrooms of the Northwest

Rocks & Minerals of Western North America

Animal Tracks & Signs of the Northwest

Trees of the Northwest

The Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest