Nature Watch Austin: Guide to the Seasons in an Urban Wildland

Nature Watch Austin: Guide to the Seasons in an Urban Wildland (Txam Nature Guides)

Ducks in January . . . bats in March . . . rain lilies in April . . . meteors in August . . . the predictable appearance of fauna and flora allows humans to experience the natural cycles in the environment, no matter how urban the setting. In Nature Watch Austin, avid amateur naturalists Lynne and Jim Weber provide an introduction and guide to some of the natural events that define the seasons in the city of Austin and its surrounding areas.Month-by-month, each chapter profiles the plants, animals, insects, and other natural phenomena that are particularly noteworthy at that time of year. The authors also provide suggestions on how and where to see themâ€”from driving to a nearby water treatment plant to lounging by the backyard bird feeder. Opening with a chart on weather, temperature, and daylight hours, each monthâ€™s chapter featuresÂ photographs and original illustrations by the authors. A list of references includes area field guides and more in-depth sources of information by subject.No matter how clogged with traffic and entombed in concrete, even large cities harbor wildlife and support a community of plants, either in tucked-away places both familiar and unexpected, or in parks and preserves dedicated to city dwellers in search of open space. Learning the annual rhythms of â€œurban wildlandâ€ encourages everyone to be in tune with nature and welcome the opportunities to enjoy it, year after year.
Country USA
Manufacturer Texas A&M University Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-11-30
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Texas A&M University Press
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2011-11-30
Format	Kindle eBook

Nature Watch Austin: Guide to the Seasons in an Urban Wildland (Txam Nature Guides)