Böcker i W.L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series-serien

Here, parks interpreter Roland H. Wauer introduces birdwatching in the national parks of the American Southwest. From California to Texas, from popular destinations such as Arizona's Grand Canyon to the undiscovered shores of Amistad National Recreation Area, Wauer visits 14 sites and gives his advice on what birds to expect and how to find them.

In an isolated pine forest on the eastern edge of Central Texas, there lies an island of diversified life known as the Lost Pines. Here Stephen Welton Taber and Scott B. Fleenor discovered some rare and never-before-described species of invertebrates, over 280 of which are included in this work.

A guide to the status, distribution and history of the birds found on the open plains of the Texas Panhandle. For each of the more than 400 species found in this region, it provides information on the bird's status, occurrence and nesting habits. Eleven line illustrations accompany the text.

Writing about public gardens, garden events, farmers' markets, garden clubs, retail nurseries, volunteer opportunities, and more, the author shares her favorite finds in an opening section, called ""Best of the Best,"" listing places and events she believes garden enthusiasts may not want to miss in Houston.