Nature and the natural world: general interest

This is a true story of discovery and discoverers in what was the northern frontier region of Mexico in the years before the Mexican War.

More than twenty-five years after his death, iconic writer and nature activist Edward Abbey (19291989) remains an influential presence in the American environmental movement.

Finally the group reached the top.

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!

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

This new bird guide collects Eastman's writings focusing on the birds we see around us in our yards, parks, and neighborhoods every day, and includes stunning new color photos.

Got a question about dragonflies?

Descriptions by wild plant expert John Eastman offer details on the identification, growth, interaction, locations, and more.

Field guide for making careful decisions in the backcountry and relying on informed observation.

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

More than 200 plants, trees and shrubs, invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds commonly found in eastern wetland habitats are featured in this detailed field guide.

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.

Though we often think of the natural world as lying far from our front door, often the most interesting aspects of nature can be found in the kitchen, basement, or backyard.

*; 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.

Concise introduction to the hows and whys of weather.

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.

The story of a bird dog's early years, showing how an owner selects a pup and finds a trainer.

The first practical guide to alleviating an increasingly prevalent environmental concern.

Common and uncommon tree species described in engaging detail.

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

What is real wilderness?

Tells how to choose the right breed for your personality and hunting and includes training tips for housebreaking and basic living commandsTechniques for introducing the gun, achieving staunchness on point, and advanced field quartering and retrievingPreventing problem behaviors of deer chasing, blinking, gun shyness, hardmouth, short stoppingTraining Your Pointing Dog for Hunting and Home tells how to develop an obedient gun dog that is also an affectionate family companion, with training schedules and advice on everything from handling a newborn pup to teaching advanced field techniques and finely tuned pointing manners.

Covers all the common trees, even nonnative ones that might not be found in other guides.

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

Fully illustrated guide to identifying water-dwelling macroinvertebrates.

Winter is no time to limit nature activity!

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

Identifying the most popular wild mushroom and distinguishing them from false morels.

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.

Handy in-the-field identification guide.

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

Unique identification guide is effective, filled with color photos, and easy to use in winter, spring, summer, and fall.

A one-of-a-kind, art-filled how-to guide geared to wildlife students and naturalists, based on the author's college course.

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.