Hey Michel, I picked up a really nice book from Costco on birds. (thanks for the tip purelife). It's the Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America. I would prefer one of just Vancouver Island or at least of just BC, but haven't come across one yet. But the one I got is quite good. I'm not fond of books on flowers, trees or wildlife that have drawings or illustrations.....I like photos. This Smithsonian one is FULL of 500 pages of photos. (not bad for $16.99)