Download or read book Greg Lasley s Texas Wildlife Portraits written by Greg W. Lasley and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-23 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the wildlife of Texas, up-close and personal, through the eyes of one of the country’s most talented nature photographers. Where else can you look a coyote in the eye while it licks its chops? Spy the long tongue of a Nine-banded Armadillo as it drinks? Watch a rare Blue-faced Ringtail dragonfly eating its prey? Glimpse a Sanderling’s feet spread midair as it scurries down the beach? See an American White Pelican’s pouch turned inside-out as it yawns? Award-winning photographer Greg Lasley has been taking pictures of wildlife for thirty years, and although he has photographed some of the most exotic creatures and remote places on earth, in Greg Lasley’s Texas Wildlife Portraits he gives homage to his favorite place for photography: his home state. With more than a hundred stunning color photographs, this book reflects Lasley’s penchant for the state’s insect life, especially dragonflies, as well as his long affection for Texas birds. In addition, many hours of patient waiting or the happenstance of a chance encounter have yielded fine images of Texas mammals and reptiles in their habitats. Veteran Texas naturalists John and Gloria Tveten open the text with an introduction to the man behind the camera. From there, photographer’s comments and insightful photo captions help vividly re-create the moment each image was shot—what the animal was doing, what the photographer was thinking.
Download or read book Birds of Northeast Texas written by Matt White and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides descriptions of 390 species of birds found in Northeast Texas and includes color photographs and commentary on status, distribution, and occurrences in the region's twenty-two counties.
Download or read book Focus on the Wild written by Ron Smith and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Valley Land Fund goals of conservation and stewardship of South Texas lands is evident in this wonderful illustrated book. The photos are full of beauty and diversity of the natural world.
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies Odonata of Texas written by John Abbott and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Damselflies and Dragonflies (Odonata) of Texas is an indispensable updated reference to the 223 species of odonates distributed throughout the Lone Star state. Included in this volume are detailed species distribution and seasonality information arranged so that users can quickly and easily search by scientific name, county name, or flight season. All information is updated as of 2006. A variety of articles are also included on the natural history, photography, migration, collection and preservation, and diversity of Texas odonates. Whether using the book to find new species records in the deserts of west Texas or perusing articles in the comfort of your home, volume 2 of the Odonata Survey of Texas is an essential guide for both life-long and budding odonatologists alike.
Download or read book Texas Wildlife written by and published by Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural. This book was released on 1978 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas Wildlife, Photogrphs from Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine.
Download or read book Birds of Central Texas written by Greg Lasley and published by Quick Reference Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide that makes bird identification easy in Central Texas.
Download or read book Texas Parks Wildlife written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Heralds of Spring in Texas written by Roland H. Wauer and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We know by the calendar when springs officially begins, but how does nature tell us spring has come? In Heralds of Spring in Texas Roland H. Wauer walks us through Texas, from the Rio Grands to the panhandle, as spring arrives.
Download or read book Birdwatcher written by Elizabeth Rosenthal and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [2015 Reprint] Roger Tory Peterson—the Renaissance man who taught Americans the joy of watching birds—also invented the modern field guide. His 1934 landmark Field Guide to the Birds was the first book designed to go outdoors and help people identify the elements of nature. This self-proclaimed “student of nature” combined spectacular writing with detailed illustrations to ultimately publish many other books, winning every possible award and medal for natural science, ornithology, and conservation. Birdwatcher is a comprehensive, illustrated biography of Roger Tory Peterson--a hero in the conservation world--including interviews with friends, family, and protégés.
Download or read book Birds of North Texas written by Greg Lasley and published by Quick Reference Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds of North Texasis a 12-panel, folding, laminated, waterproof guide to the common and notable birds species of north Texas, including the Dallas and Fort Worth areas, south to about Waco and west toward Wichita Falls and other nearby areas. The guide is geared toward the beginning to intermediate bird watcher or nature observer and provides some of the basic information helpful to identify the 123 species covered. Each species is illustrated with a color photo, typically of a male, and contains basic information about the size of the bird, its habitat, identifying features and season to be expected. This handy guide will easily fit into a shirt pocket or glove compartment so you will always have the information with you.
Download or read book The British National Bibliography written by Arthur James Wells and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 1922 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chimney Swifts written by Paul D. Kyle and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kyles share their knowledge and provide a peek into the secret life of these beneficial, insect-eating birds, and practical guidelines for homeowners to coexist peacefully with these remarkable birds.
Download or read book W Inging it written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to Birds of the Big Bend written by Roland Wauer and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 1996-02-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide offers information on the 450 bird species of the Big Bend, including behavior notes, status reports, statistics, records, and much more.
Download or read book The World s Rarest Birds written by Erik Hirschfeld and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-17 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated survey of the world's most endangered birds This illustrated book vividly depicts the most endangered birds in the world and provides the latest information on the threats each species faces and the measures being taken to save them. Today, 571 bird species are classified as critically endangered or endangered, and a further four now exist only in captivity. This landmark book features stunning photographs of 500 of these species—the results of a prestigious international photographic competition organized specifically for this book. It also showcases paintings by acclaimed wildlife artist Tomasz Cofta of the 75 species for which no photos are known to exist. The World's Rarest Birds has introductory chapters that explain the threats to birds, the ways threat categories are applied, and the distinction between threat and rarity. The book is divided into seven regional sections—Europe and the Middle East; Africa and Madagascar; Asia; Australasia; Oceanic Islands; North America, Central America, and the Caribbean; and South America. Each section includes an illustrated directory to the bird species under threat there, and gives a concise description of distribution, status, population, key threats, and conservation needs. This one-of-a-kind book also provides coverage of 62 data-deficient species.
Download or read book Spirit of the Chaparral written by Eryn Reddell Wingert and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important goals of The Valley Fund is to educate the public about conserving land and encourage private landowners to conserve their tracts.
Download or read book Native Host Plants for Texas Moths written by Lynne M. Weber and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2022-08-24 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While day-flying butterflies have long captured the attention of nature enthusiasts, moth species outnumber butterfly species by about fifteen to one, with many being overlooked due to their mostly nocturnal habits. Although they are far less noticeable to us, moths are essential to many other species, including the plants they pollinate and the animals they nourish. In their caterpillar or larval form they provide a primary source of sustenance for birds, and as adults they feed everything from tiny bats to large mammals. Native plants are of utmost importance for moths, as they evolved alongside them, and they are the principal factor for dictating moth species range and distribution. Like butterflies, moths require native plant species they recognize in order to lay their eggs. This user-friendly, heavily illustrated follow-up to Lynne and Jim Weber’s highly successful Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies describes over 100 native, larval host plants for moths in Texas. More than 150 moth species are illustrated in the book, both larval and adult phases, with one to two species for each of the larval host plants. Today there are about 4,700 species of moths recognized in Texas, with new species and their host plant associations still being discovered. Native Host Plants for Texas Moths will prove to be an informative introduction to this less widely known world of moths and their host plants, providing a better understanding of how to discover, support, and protect these important insects.
