Bøger i Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book serien

Tells the story of John Lane's journey through the Southeast US, as he visits coyote territories: swamps, nature preserves, farm fields, suburbs, a tannery, and even city streets. On his travels he meets, interrogates, and observes those who interact with the animals - trappers, researchers, hunters, pet owners, and even a devoted coyote hugger.

"A Wormsloe Foundation nature book"--Page 4 of jacket.

John Lane settled down in Spartanburg. He built a sustainable home in the woods near Lawson's Fork Creek. After settling in, Lane pinpointed his location on a topographical map. Centering a saucer over his home, he traced a circle 1 mile in radius and set out to explore the area. This book chronicles his knowledge of that place.

A practical how-to guide written for discovering and enjoying reptiles and amphibians in their natural settings. This book will enhance the enjoyment of herp enthusiasts and bolster conservation efforts.

A field guide devoted to Georgia's wildflowers, that also includes a large number of plants found in neighbouring states. Linda G. Chafin's guide includes nontechnical species descriptions and comparisons with similar plants, information on the habitats and natural communities that support Georgia's wildflowers, and suggestions for the best places and times to see wildflowers.

Enumerates the distinguishing characteristics of frogs and toads, including how they are different from other amphibians and the differences between a frog and a toad. This book also discusses the morphology of frogs and toads, the main groups to be found in the Southeast, and their habitats.

Covering forty-five species of turtles, this guide provides descriptions of each species and its habitat. It includes information about the importance of turtle conservation and the biology, diversity, and life history of turtles. It also discusses distinguishing turtle characteristics; and differences among turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.

Presents 5 walks from each of Georgia's 4 geographic regions: Cumberland Plateau/Ridge and Valley (northwestern Georgia); Blue Ridge (northeastern Georgia); Piedmont (Georgia foothills and fall line); and Coastal Plain. Coverage of each walk includes directions and a trail map and information about: flowering season, flower habitats, and more.

Visit any pond on a summer day and the air will be alive with dragonflies and damselflies - shimmering aerobatic daredevils that dart above the water and even into nearby fields and woodlands. This illustrated guide, with more than 400 color photographs, covers Georgia's dragonflies and damselflies (odonates). It details more than 150 species.