Northern California Nature Guide
Title | Northern California Nature Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Erin McCloskey |
Publisher | Lone Pine International |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008-03 |
Genre | California, Northern |
ISBN | 9789768200440 |
Learn to identify plant and animal species and their various roles in the diverse ecology of Northern California. Over 400 species of common plants and animals are described, with natural history, behaviors, ranges, and native uses. Over 450 color illustrations and 10 maps.
Southern California Nature Guide
Title | Southern California Nature Guide PDF eBook |
Author | Erin McCloskey |
Publisher | Lone Pine International |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9789768200556 |
This volume is a guide to aid in identifying animals and plants found in Southern California. Each species is portrayed by an accurate hand-drawn color illustration. Accompanying text presents the common and scientific names of the species, descriptions of size and other identifying characteristics, natural history and fascinating facts, and where you can expect to find that species. The book is organized by color-coded categories: mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, fish, invertebrates, trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses and ferns. The author has included a full-color quick identification guide, an index and an illustrated glossary are among the features designed to enhance ease of use for the reader.
Seasonal Guide to the Natural Year
Title | Seasonal Guide to the Natural Year PDF eBook |
Author | Bill McMillon |
Publisher | Fulcrum Group |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | California, Northern |
ISBN | 9781555911577 |
Donated.
Illustrated Field Guide to Selected Rare Plants of Northern California
Title | Illustrated Field Guide to Selected Rare Plants of Northern California PDF eBook |
Author | Gary Nakamura |
Publisher | UCANR Publications |
Total Pages | 385 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1879906457 |
"This guide provides description and photographs of 149 rare or endangered plants found in 10 counties in Northern California. Each description is accompanied by a photo of the mature plant (where available), a photo of the plant in its native habitat, a line art illustration of the plant showing diagnostic features, and a map showing the quadrangles where the plant has been found."--NHBS Encironment Bookstore.
Field Guide to Birds of the Northern California Coast
Title | Field Guide to Birds of the Northern California Coast PDF eBook |
Author | Rich Stallcup |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | 310 |
Release | 2014-08-06 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0520276167 |
The Northern California coast--from Monterey County to the Oregon border--is home to some of the richest avian habitats on the North American continent. Field Guide to Birds of the Northern California Coast provides a comprehensive ecological overview of this extensive and diverse region. It features detailed discussions of the area's most common waterbirds, raptors, and landbirds and highlights the most productive birding sites in each Northern California coastal county. Accessibly written and user-friendly, this guide contains nearly 250 species accounts that focus on seasonal rhythms and behavioral characteristics of each species. More than 130 color photographs and hand-drawn sketches depict the birds in context, and maps and occurrence charts indicate when readers might spot each species.
Plants of Northern California
Title | Plants of Northern California PDF eBook |
Author | Ph. D. Begley |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | 441 |
Release | 2023-04-01 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1493067192 |
Plants of Northern California is an informative guide to the rich and varied flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this revised handy volume enables both amateur and professional to quickly and accurately identify more than 560 Northern Californian plants. Look Inside to FInd: Descriptive text that includes blooming period, elevation, and habitat Species organized by color and family Plant characteristics in easy-to-understand terms Tips on how to distinguish similar-looking species Notes on ethnobotanical uses, history, and other interesting facts Glossary of botanical terms
Northern California Nature Weekends
Title | Northern California Nature Weekends PDF eBook |
Author | Jeanne Clark |
Publisher | Falcon Guides |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2004-11 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780762711512 |
This guide" features 52 outdoor adventures for families, keyed to the best times to visit. Information about travel, natural history, and fun-filled activities is included.