Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.
Mumford Jr., Robert E.; Youth, Howard; Klingler, Mark A.; Johnson, Kirk
Language: English
Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014
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- Title
- Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.
- Author
- Mumford Jr., Robert E.; Youth, Howard; Klingler, Mark A.; Johnson, Kirk
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication year
- 2014
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1421412047
- ISBN 13
- 9781421412047
- Illustrator
- Klingler, Mark A.
- Item weight
- 1.451 pounds
A field guide to plants and animals commonly found in the nation's capital.
Winner of the Design and Effectiveness Award of the Washington Publishers
Nature awaits discovery at almost every turn in the complex ecosystem of Washington, D.C. In parks large and small, within the District's gardens, and on public streets, there is tremendous biodiversity. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes us on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation's capital.
Beyond the abundant wildlife that can be seen in every neighborhood, Washington boasts a large park network rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country’s largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A stroll along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers might reveal stealthy denizens such as bullfrogs, largemouth bass, and common snapping turtles. Detailed drawings by Carnegie artist Mark A. Klingler and photography by Robert E. Mumford, Jr., reveal the rich color and stunning beauty of the flora and fauna awaiting every D.C. naturalist.
Whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing, residents and tourists alike will find this handsome guide indispensable for finding oases away from the noise of the city.
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About the Author
Mark A. Klingler is a natural history artist in residence at Carnegie Museum of Natural History and illustrator of Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City, also published by Johns Hopkins.
Robert E. Mumford, Jr., is a wildlife photographer whose work has appeared in Birder's World, Smithsonian Zoogoer (the National Zoo's magazine), and the New York Times.
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