Scats and Tracks of the Pacific Coast States (Paperback)

by James Halfpenny (Author)

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Product Description
Who has traveled this trail before you? Scats and Tracks of the Pacific Coast will help you determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have passed your way and could possibly be nearby. With written descriptions accompanies by illustrations, this guide features the tracks, scats, and other signs of 70 different species occurring from Santa Barbara to British Columbia. Also included are useful body size comparisons and easy-to-use track length and scat width measurements for each species. This guide will let you know if a snake, coyote, or even a grizzly bear has been your way. Written by experienced tracker and scientist Dr. James Halfpenny, Scats and Tracks of the Pacific Coast proves that droppings and footprints have a story to tell.

From the Back Cover
With written descriptions accompanied by illustrations, this guide features the tracks, scats, and other signs of 70 different species occurring from Santa Barbara north to British Columbia. Also included are useful body size comparisons and easy-to-use track length and scat width measurements for each species.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560448695
• ISBN-13: 978-1560448693
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #447,072 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now I Know What Animal Left That Track, December 29, 2002

By	C. Ryan (Winthrop, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This small field guide supposedly covers the extreme western United States, but many of the animals illustrated also range into the the Northern Rockies and western Canada so this book is useful for most of western North America. There are two pages for each of the 70 mammals, birds and reptile/amphibians. Every animal has a small-scale range map, overall sketch, sketch of its droppings, large sketch of forward and rear footprints and a sketch of the pattern left by several footprints. I found the latter especially useful since many times the individual tracks are not too clear, especially in sand or dry snow, but the track pattern provides a positive identification. This lightweight, pocket-sized format makes it convenient to carry. Highly recommended for hikers, campers and nature buffs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great field guide for Topanga / Malibu area, February 22, 2006

By	A. T. Johnson (Topanga / Malibu, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After spotting many different animals on my property in this area, and finding countless more "scats & tracks" all over the area, I decided to learn a little about what was roaming my yard when I was not looking.

For this purpose, scats & tracks has been invaluable at helping to identify the creatures, small and large, that roam the area of the south-central coastal region of California.

It has illustrations sized-to-life, and is small enough to carry in a pouch as a feild guide. Much recommended.