A Field Guide To Iowas Critters

Photos and desciptions of Iowa wildlife.

Get the perfect kids' introduction to Iowa's mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Iowa is your wildlife pocket guide that's informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters of the Hawkeye State--if an animal is in this book, it's found in Iowa. Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that's paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter's tracks complement the information, and a "Did You Know?" paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of Iowa includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Book Features: 63 critters--only Iowa animals Full-color photos of every species Concise descriptions and interesting "Did You Know?" facts Attractive layout with kid appeal A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts.

See a yellow bird and donít know what it is? No problem! This remarkable field guide features 112 bird species (only Iowa birds!) organized by color. Full-page photos, detailed descriptions, Stanís Notes and range maps help to ensure correct I.D.

A comprehensive field guide to Iowa's native amphibian and reptile species. Each species account includes common and scientific names, description, subspecies and taxonomic remarks, similar species, range, habits and habitats, reproduction, food, status in Iowa, range, and color photographs illustrating a typical Iowa specimen.

Identify Iowa birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make bird-watching in Iowa even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This handy book features 118 species of Iowa birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 118 species: Only Iowa birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes seven new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Iowa Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

"This guide is a comprehensive reference to the basic ecology and identification of Iowa's wild mammals. The 134 [sic] page booklet contains full species account for 57 species found in Iowa today, and supplemental material about extirpated or rare species, living alongside mammals and scaled comparisons highlighting the wide variety of shapes and sizes of Iowa's mammals. Species accounts feature photos, range maps that highlight county distributions in the state, and information on the identification, habitats, breeding behavior and diets of each species"--publisher's website.

The Iowa Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Hawkeye State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Iowa, Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife, and is attractively packaged in an acetate bag. The beautifully illustrated folding guides highlight well over 300 familiar and unique species and include ecoregion maps featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas and botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, Pocket Naturalist Guides are lightweight, pocket-sized sources of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.