Author: Janine M. Benyus
Begins with instructions for using the guide, sections on observing and stalking wildlife, and a helpful Wildlife Sign Chart. All 20 habitat descriptions include geological and ecological histories, essays illuminating special features, and three wildlife profiles (bird, mammal, and amphibian or reptile.) In addition, each chapter contains a stunning two-page habitat illustration, a list of characteristic plants, a map and sampling list of locations for the habitat, and a beautifully illustrated Wildlife Locator Chart that lets you pinpoint where animals and birds nest and feed (more than forty species for each habitat).
Author: Ruth Gortner Grierson
This is the guidebook that could make your trip to Acadia National Park an adventure to remember. This informative, useful reference book will show you where to go, what to look for and what you should do to increase your chances of seeing the spectacular wildlife that make this national park their home. Highlighting more than 50 species of wildlife that can be observed in and around Acadia NAtional Park, this comprehensive guide includes easy-to-read maps directing you to wildlife-watching hotspots, sample animal tracks, safety tips and more. Outstanding color photography along with descriptions and behavioral information on each species bring the wildlife alive.
Author: Judith K. Silverberg
You can see more than 450 species of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles in New Hampshire. This guide is your best source for where, when, and how to see wildlife all across the state. Each of the 73 site descriptions includes information on species present, optimal times for viewing, detailed directions, access and facilities, viewing tips, and much more. Packed with magnificent color photos and artwork, this is a resource you'll keep and use for years.
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