Nature Watch Big Bend : A Seasonal Guide

In this information-packed, month-to-month guide to the wildlife, plants, and natural events that define the seasonal cycles in Big Bend National Park, naturalists Lynne and Jim Weber offer a richly illustrated guide to the natural rhythms of this beautiful and remote region in far West Texas.

No matter when you visit, every season marks the appearance or return of plants, animals, insects, and other natural phenomena―trees leaf and turn, birds migrate and nest, wildflowers bloom and seed, and butterflies emerge and fly. Whether you’re on the lookout for deer in January, tracking hummingbirds in August, photographing wildflowers in September, or listening to frog choruses after a summer rain―the authors provide “Where to Watch” suggestions on when and how to see these and many other park inhabitants, from beavers and bats to lizards and dragonflies. Each chapter opens with a weather, temperature, and daylight chart and features eye-catching photographs and informative illustrations.

Whether you are a casual tourist or a frequent visitor to Big Bend, the authors hope that knowing what to look for during your stay in one of the nation’s largest national parks will heighten your awareness, sharpen your observation skills, and enhance your overall experience in this iconic Texas landscape.

LYNNE and JIM WEBER are retired from IBM in Austin.  Both are certified Texas Master Naturalists who have visited Big Bend for more than twenty-five years. They have served on the boards of the Big Bend Conservancy, the Big Bend Natural History Association, and the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute. Lynne and Jim Weber coauthored Nature Watch Austin: Guide to the Seasons in an Urban Wildland.