California Wildlife Viewing Guide (Wildlife Viewing Guides Series) [Paperback]

Jeanne L. Clark (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wildlife Viewing Guides Series | Publication Date: October 1, 1996

Wildlife is nearer than you think. The secret is knowing where and when to look. From wave-battered headlands and quiet estuaries to spectacular mountain peaks and sprawling desert plateaus, the California Wildlife Viewing Guide will lead you to 150 of the state's premier wildlife viewing locations and better your chances of seeing wildlife once you get there. Included are detailed descriptions of each viewing site, maps and access information, helpful viewing tips, and more than 90 color photos. This guide was created through the National Watchable Wildlife Program, a partnership initiative coordinated by Defenders of Wildlife. Each site was selected by a panel of wildlife experts from the following organizations and government agencies. These groups also made significant technical contributions to the research and development of this guide. Defenders of Wildlife; California Department of Fish and Game; California department of Parks and Recreation; California Department of Transportation; Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Reclamation; National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; USDA Forest Service; Ford Motor Company; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; California Office of Tourism; National Park Service; The Nature Conservancy; Wildlife Conservation Board.

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200 viewing sites around the Golden State.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (October 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560444940
• ISBN-13: 978-1560444947
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,385,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wildlife Viewing Guide, California, June 5, 2000

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I love to go out into nature and view any type of wildlife, especially birds. My husband and I enjoy weekend driving trips in California where we live. The California Wildlife Viewing Guide has been a constant companion for us since we purchased it about two years ago. In fact, I purchased a second copy when I could not find my original copy and we were driving to the Central Valley of California. We wanted to view the migratory ducks and geese that come to that area each winter but needed to know where to go and how to get there. This book provides detailed information on wildlife viewing areas throughout the state with directions and maps and great pictures. It lists what can be seen at what times of the year and what to watch out for (eg. rattle snakes, heat, road conditions, etc.) I found out that the publisher, Falcon Press, publishes these same guides for most of the US states. These guides are apparently the official series of guides for The National Watchable Wildlife Program whose sponsers include Defenders of Wildlife, The USDA Forest Service, BLM, The US Fish and Wildlife Service, The Bureau of Reclamation and The National Park Service along with state sponsers depending on which state the guide is for. As an added plus, as you are driving along, there is often a sign with a binnocular that points to the wildlife viewing spot you are headed for, making it even easier to find the desired location. Wow! Now when I decide to go out of state, I make sure that I have the Wildlife Viewing Guide for that state. I just ordered four more books for a birding trip to Texas, passing through Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best guide I've found to federal wildlife reserves, April 4, 2009

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This review is from: California Wildlife Viewing Guide (Wildlife Viewing Guides Series) (Paperback)

This purchase was to replace a missin copy of the book, it has proved to be a very valuable resource.