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Butterflies are found almost the year around in the relatively warm
region of far West Texas. In the parks and preserves of the Big
Bend and the Davis and Guadalupe Mountains, and in the arid flat
lands between mountain ranges, these flying gems flit from flower
to flower in the driest deserts and along the highest
mountainsides. Most commonly found along water courses such as the
Rio Grande or where flowers are abundant after rain, they can be
found somewhere at any time in the vast, varied land west of the
Pecos. This book describes and illustrates the fifty most common
butterflies to be found in the region, along with eleven additional
specialties unique to the far western part of the state. In his
introduction to the book, noted naturalist Ro Wauer describes the
general feeding habits of the butterflies of the region. He then
provides details on each species, including how to distinguish it
from similar species, when and where to find it, and other facts
about its habits and appearance. Full-color photographs show each
of the fifty common species and six of the specialties. Butterfly
watching is growing more and more popular in the United States.
This book includes a checklist for hobbyists and encourages
butterfly watchers to view the colorful creatures in life rather
than collect specimens. For that reason it is endorsed by the North
American Butterfly Association, the largest organization working to
save butterfly species throughout the continent. This book will
join bird and wildflower field guides in the backpacks of nature
lovers who plan to explore West Texas to the fullest extent and who
want an accurate, fully illustrated guide to the butterflies of the
region.
The West Indies offer so much more than sun, sand, and shopping.
This sweeping arc of islands, which runs from Cuba to Grenada and
includes the Virgin Islands, teems with a rich diversity of plant
and animal life. Up to 40 percent of the plants in some forests are
found nowhere else on earth, while the West Indian flyway is a
critical link in the migratory routes of many birds.
In A Birder's West Indies, Roland Wauer takes you on an
island-by-island journey of discovery. He describes the unique
natural features of each island and recounts his often fascinating
experiences in seeking out the nearly 400 species of birds known in
the West Indies. His accounts give insight into the birds'
habitats, status, and ecology and record some of the threats posed
by human activities.
For readers planning trips to the West Indies, Wauer also
includes helpful, up-to-date facts about the best times to travel,
the kinds of entry and customs systems to expect, the money
exchange services available, and general information about weather,
food, and accommodations. Filling a unique niche among current
guides, A Birder's West Indies offers both professional
ornithologists and avocational bird watchers a chance to compare
notes and experiences with an expert observer. And for readers who
haven't yet visited the islands, Wauer's fluid prose and lovely
color photographs will be the next-best thing to being there--and
an irresistible invitation to go.
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