More than 500 species of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles inhabit the mountains, forests, fields, rivers, and ponds of West Virginia. This book shows you the way to 63 locations where you can see a wide variety of wildlife, from black bears in the Dolly Sods Wilderness to river otters in the Guyandotte River, and from cerulean warblers in the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge to hawks and eagles circling Hanging Rock in Jefferson National Forest. The 63 site descriptions in the West Virginia Wildlife Viewing Guide tell where, when, and how to view wildlife in its natural habitat. Each description includes details of which species you'll see, the best time of year to encounter them, and the facilities available at the sites. The book also offers tips on how best to watch wildlife, maps to help you find your way, and color photos of many of the Mountain State's wildlife species.
This is a colorful and useful guide to 63 areas where the reader can find wild animals in their natural surroundings in the Mountain State of West Virginia. Wildlife enthusiasts will learn where to look for beavers, river otters, bald eagles, and the spring peeper. The extensive and diverse system of public lands and preserves protect the state's 67 species of mammals as well as birds, butterflies, reptiles and amphibians.