Wildlife: general interest

Loveable or loathed?

Millions of people know a little bit about efforts to save the whooping crane, thanks to the movie Fly Away Home and annual news stories about ultralight planes leading migratory flocks.

Eastern bison roamed Florida into the 1800s.

Eastern waterfowlers, who know the black duck best, regard this big dusky bird as the top game bird against which all other ducks are measured.

This is an outstanding treatise on one of America's most widely hunted and most important big-game animals.

In this volume Stanley P.

The success of duck hunters throughout much of North America each fall depends to a large degree upon the spring productivity of the breeding waterfowl in the northern prairie states and the central provinces of Canada.

Bear!

Birding is one of the most popular and fastest-growing outdoor activities, but it can seem intimidating for beginners who don't know where, when, or how to search for birds.

Wildlife biologist Victor Van Ballenberghe gives insights into the species, their habitat, and predators.

Got a question about dragonflies?

Bird-watchers know there is a list of species that regularly and dependably come to dine at backyard bird feeders.

Part natural history, part gardening guide, Butterflies in the Backyard contains solid information on butterfly behavior and habitats, and also explains in careful detail how to attract these lovely creatures to your backyard with plants and feeders.

*; First title in Stackpole Books new Wild Guide series*; A complete, expert introduction to the world of dragonflies and also covers damselflies*; Detailed color drawings of different species and behaviorsDazzling in appearance, idiosyncratic in behavior, dragonflies and damselflies have long captured the imaginations of nature lovers.

Get to know all the birds that will flock to your yard throughout the year, and how to attract those that need a little extra persuasion to visit.

Practical and easy-to-follow information on how to create a backyard habitat that will attract a variety of birds throughout the year, from cardinals, orioles, and chickadees to woodpeckers, hummingbirds, bluebirds, goldfinches, and more.

Fun and informative activities for all ages.

First-ever birding guide to this celebrated site.

Where to look for birds close to home--often-overlooked spots in cities and suburban neighborhoods that can be bird magnets.

More than 100 beautiful color photographs of Bald Eagles in flight and in the nest.

How to get good, then better, then even better at identifying birds in the field-and have fun doing it.

An innovative guide to making the most of the wilderness experience.

What is real wilderness?

Focuses on the animal's track pattern, making windblown and obscured tracks identifiable.

Fully illustrated guide to identifying water-dwelling macroinvertebrates.

Information on migratory flight patterns, flight speed and distance, travel seasons, calls of migrating birds, and more.

Identify and understand the wildlife most commonly found living near humans--and how they've adapted to thrive in cities and suburbs.

Natural history narratives for more than 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in Pennsylvania and throughout the northeastern United States-written in an engaging, straightforward style.

*; Illustrated natural history information on a popular backyard visitor, covering feeding behaviors, courtship, nest building, raising young, migration, and more*; Focus on Baltimore and Bullocks Orioles but with information on every North American species*; How to make your yard or garden more attractive to oriolesThe brilliant flash of an orioles orange or yellow plumage against a black background is a welcome sign of spring for birders and backyard bird-watchers alike.

Newly rewritten chapter on the future of antlers.

Over 400 photos of representative feathers from 379 species.

Comprehensive guide to the animals of North America.

Offers expert instruction and in-the-field advice for the novice and experienced tracker.

Songbirds, waterfowl, owls, shorebirds, warblers, woodpeckers, nightjars, birds of prey.

A revision of the definitive reference, containing plant characteristics, distribution, and medicinal qualities, an updated taxonomy, and fifteen new species.

Detailed track and trail data for 135 species with actual-size track illustrations.

Filling a gap in the vast literature on birding, Pete Dunne explains in his distinctive style how to find birds--the often-ignored first step in identifying, observing, and listing bird species.

Engaging natural history information for a general audience on one of the most beloved groups of birds, including tips on attracting and watching hummingbirds.

*; Exactly what to do, and what not to do, when you find an animal in distress*; How to determine the status of an injured creature using easy-to-follow flow charts*; Instructions on safe-capture methods, emergency care, transportation, and finding a professional wildlife rehabilitatorRescuing injured wildlife requires careful preparation to ensure the safety of both the rescuer and the animal.

*; Real-life scientific adventure*; A thought-provoking exploration of how the Endangered Species Act works--and how it failsThirty years ago, researchers discovered a previously unknown species of bird in the rain-soaked and remote mountains of Hawaii.

Techniques from international tracking experts applicable to any quarry and terrain.

Seven common bear encounters and how to survive them.

Revised and updated: The classic illustrated reference for today's foragers.

The first book to cover the history and current status of the mysterious big cat.

*; Concise introductions to popular subjects*; Fascinating did you know?

North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making the state a destination for birders and nature lovers.

North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making the state a destination for birders and nature lovers.

North Carolina harbors an incredible diversity of habitats that provide food and shelter for more than 440 bird species throughout the year, making the state a destination for birders and nature lovers.

With its towering mountains, sun-scorched deserts, fierce wildlife, and hard-to-predict weather, the American West ranks among the most forbidding places on Earth.