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National Audubon Society Regional Guide to New England (National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England) (Turtleback)

by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY (Author)
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If you're under the impression that the Northeast's natural beauty has given way to high-rises, condominiums, and suburban sprawl, this volume will certainly change your mind. In actuality, the area comprising Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont--New England, in short--is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, whether it be marine life below sea level or alpine meadows above the tree line. In fact, New England is nothing less than a naturalist's paradise. Much of the area has been scoured by glacial ice, leaving behind cirques, arêtes, and a fjord, all of which are featured in a geology section. Fossils are highlighted too, alerting readers to the presence of dinosaur footprints in both Hadley, Massachusetts and Rocky Hill, Connecticut. In addition, an easy-to-use field guide assists readers in the identification of 1,000 of the area's current inhabitants, including giant puffball mushrooms, a healthy sampling of conifers and hardwoods, and five species of shark. Field trip ideas, from secluded Baxter State Park (no paved roads, no hook-ups, no gas or groceries) to popular Acadia National Park in Maine, complete the picture. All this is compiled in a single volume that's perfect for both armchair naturalists and those planning actual trips to the area.

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Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England belongs in the home of every New England resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains:

An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the region's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more;

A complete overview of New England's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky;

An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others.

The guide is packed with visual information--the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals.

For everyone who lives or spends time in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Vermont, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England.


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Product Details

  • Turtleback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Knopf; 1 edition (May 26, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0679446761
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679446767
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 3.8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36,364 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and useful, September 30, 2000
By Ken Zirkel "Kickstand" (Somewhere in New England) - See all my reviews
This guide is by no means comprehensive, but it does contain good photos and descriptions of the flora and fauna you are most likely to encounter in New England, along with geography and astronomy tidbits, too. What it adds up to is a highly useful and convenient guide; to paraphrase the beer commercial, it's the field guide to bring when you just want to bring one!

Still, if you're specifically into birds or mammals or trees only, you'd be better off getting the field guide for that specific genre, as this guide won't have enough detailed info for you.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England, December 2, 1999
By Linda Shelales (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews
I have waited all my life for a nature handbook such as this! So many questions I've had were answered in this book. (ie. what DOES poison sumac really look like? Or, is that REALLY just a milk snake -- or could it be poisonous?)Beautiful pictures, and clearly written, informative sections provide excellent information for nature lovers of every age. This book would be a welcome addition to every New Englander's home library and is small enough to be easily portable for hiking etc. I found myself wanting to give one to everyone I know, from grandchildren to grandparents!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent concise and compact field guide to New England., May 28, 1998
I've been searching for a book like this for the past two years. It contains information on the different types of habitats, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, trees, lichen, wildflowers, mammals (...the list goes on) found in the New England area. It even has a collection of star maps for people who are also interested in the New England night sky. The information is well laid out and easy to read and is accompanied by detailed color diagrams and photos. What I like best about this book though is I no longer have to carry around 5 different field guides when I go out hiking now. I only need to carry this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great companion on your day hikes
This book is a great companion to take on your day hikes. Very good photo's and descriptions to help identify various flora and fauna.
Published 13 months ago by C. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational Book
This book is amazing!! It is very educational. I like how it has only the plants and animals that are specific to New England. Read more
Published on June 9, 2007 by A. Busby

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful portable outdoor reference
After using the Northwest version of this Audubon series, the New England version was attractive as a companion field guide to my bird books. Read more
Published on February 6, 2007 by William K. Perkins

5.0 out of 5 stars neat
has what I needed, but isn't very good with the oaks, maple trees, and some fish.
Published on November 9, 2006 by Alicia V. Moreno

5.0 out of 5 stars The best pictures are in this little book
After flipping through and enjoying the sharp photography of this book, you will realize that it is also abounding in interesting facts concerning all of New England. Read more
Published on November 3, 2006 by P. Carter

4.0 out of 5 stars Guide book review
This guide has a lot of interesting information, but not enough on birds. It seems to include a small representation of the birds that may be found in Maine.
Published on August 4, 2006 by Jannine D. Oates

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, BUT missing something...
I am pleased that the NAS published this comprehensive guide to my native area. It contains a great deal of information that any nature lover can relatively easily stick in their... Read more
Published on September 10, 2004 by Taopac

5.0 out of 5 stars If it's out there, it's in here!
Simply an AMAZING book! there's a little bit about a lot of things! Weather, geology, flora and fauna, star charts, sea shells! Read more
Published on November 4, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely useful!
First of all, I can't believe that there are color pictures of every tree, plant, bird, reptile, insect and animal listed in this book. That is SO helpful. Read more
Published on June 11, 2002 by Ka_LaCa

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a field guide
My wife and I both really enjoy the descriptions of New England habitats, geology and other natural phenomena, and the information about parks at the end. Read more
Published on February 20, 2002 by John Sgammato

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