Naturalist S Austin

Author : Lynne M. Weber,Jim Weber
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781648431708

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Naturalist's Austin by Lynne M. Weber,Jim Weber Pdf

Naturalists Jim and Lynne Weber guide readers to the surprising natural diversity found in the urban wildscapes of the Texas capital city and beyond. With clarity and depth of knowledge, Naturalist’s Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas provides a tour that includes nearly 700 species of plants and animals native to the region. The book opens with a natural history overview underscores the importance of a strong environmental ethic for ensuring the ability of naturally occurring species to thrive within an urban environment—even one exhibiting the type of explosive growth found in Austin. Highlighting features of the area’s natural processes (migration, wildfire, caves, aquifers, and others), Weber and Weber present lavishly illustrated accounts of both common and unique plant and animal species, with selected exotics included, that may be found in Austin and the surrounding areas. Each section in the species accounts opens with an informative overview, and the individual accounts discuss species status, seasonality, descriptions, habitat, and “fun facts” related to interesting behaviors or adaptations. With vivid photographs throughout, this colorful and informative guide is sure to be a favorite of Texas nature lovers. Naturalist’s Austin provides an authoritative and enjoyable resource for the greater appreciation and better stewardship of our natural resources.

Author : Lynne M Weber,Jim Weber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1648431690

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Naturalist's Austin by Lynne M Weber,Jim Weber Pdf

Naturalists Jim and Lynne Weber guide readers to the surprising natural diversity found in the urban wildscapes of the Texas capital city and beyond. With clarity and depth of knowledge, Naturalist's Austin: A Guide to the Plants and Animals of Central Texas provides a tour that includes nearly 700 species of plants and animals native to the region. The book opens with a natural history overview underscores the importance of a strong environmental ethic for ensuring the ability of naturally occurring species to thrive within an urban environment--even one exhibiting the type of explosive growth found in Austin. Highlighting features of the area's natural processes (migration, wildfire, caves, aquifers, and others), Weber and Weber present lavishly illustrated accounts of both common and unique plant and animal species, with selected exotics included, that may be found in Austin and the surrounding areas. Each section in the species accounts opens with an informative overview, and the individual accounts discuss species status, seasonality, descriptions, habitat, and "fun facts" related to interesting behaviors or adaptations. With vivid photographs throughout, this colorful and informative guide is sure to be a favorite of Texas nature lovers. Naturalist's Austin provides an authoritative and enjoyable resource for the greater appreciation and better stewardship of our natural resources.

Author : Lynne M. Weber,Jim Weber
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781603444811

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Nature Watch Austin by Lynne M. Weber,Jim Weber Pdf

Ducks in January . . . bats in March . . . rain lilies in April . . . meteors in August . . . the predictable appearance of fauna and flora allows humans to experience the natural cycles in the environment, no matter how urban the setting. In Nature Watch Austin, avid amateur naturalists Lynne and Jim Weber provide an introduction and guide to some of the natural events that define the seasons in the city of Austin and its surrounding areas. Month-by-month, each chapter profiles the plants, animals, insects, and other natural phenomena that are particularly noteworthy at that time of year. The authors also provide suggestions on how and where to see them—from driving to a nearby water treatment plant to lounging by the backyard bird feeder. Opening with a chart on weather, temperature, and daylight hours, each month’s chapter features photographs and original illustrations by the authors. A list of references includes area field guides and more in-depth sources of information by subject. No matter how clogged with traffic and entombed in concrete, even large cities harbor wildlife and support a community of plants, either in tucked-away places both familiar and unexpected, or in parks and preserves dedicated to city dwellers in search of open space. Learning the annual rhythms of “urban wildland” encourages everyone to be in tune with nature and welcome the opportunities to enjoy it, year after year.

Author : Mark Gustafson
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623492359

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A Naturalist's Guide to the Texas Hill Country by Mark Gustafson Pdf

In this guide, biologist Mark Gustafson introduces residents and visitors to the history, geology, water resources, plants, and animals found in the nineteen counties occupying the eastern part of the Edwards Plateau, the heart of the Hill Country. He profiles three hundred of the most common and unique species from all of the major groups of plants and animals: trees, shrubs, wildflowers, cacti, vines, grasses, ferns, fungi, lichens, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates. Color photographs are included for each species along with a brief description. He closes with a chapter on significant state parks and natural areas in the region as an invitation to visit and explore the Texas Hill Country. As large metropolitan areas continue to encroach on the Hill Country, newcomers are moving in and more people are flocking to its many attractions. This guidebook will enrich the appreciation of the region’s rich and unique biodiversity and encourage conservation of the natural world encountered.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Natural history
ISBN : UOM:39015015568812

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The American Naturalist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Austin Ajit
Publisher : Ukiyoto Publishing
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-02-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789357708135

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The day I found an egg by Austin Ajit Pdf

During one of his nature adventure trips, Austin discovers a mysterious egg in the forest that hatches into a dinosaur. He becomes Austin’s friend and together they go through many wonderful and cool adventures across the universe. His dino buddy Stargazer has magic powers that allow him to do crazy things like teleporting to anywhere in the universe and the ability to time travel. This allows them to explore the secrets of the universe past, present, and future. Read the book to find out more interesting facts and mysteries.

Author : Edward A. Kutac,S. Christopher Caran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Bird watching
ISBN : CORNELL:31924090298831

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A Bird Finding and Naturalist's Guide for the Austin, Texas, Area by Edward A. Kutac,S. Christopher Caran Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1492 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCAL:B3415300

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Geological Survey Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1490 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Geology
ISBN : MINN:31951000873824Q

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Bibliography of North American Geology by Anonim Pdf

1919/28 cumulation includes material previously issued in the 1919/20-1935/36 issues and also material not published separately for 1927/28. 1929/39 cumulation includes material previously issued in the 1929/30-1935/36 issues and also material for 1937-39 not published separately.

Author : Dr. Samuel Wood Geiser
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781789120929

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Naturalists of the Frontier [Second Edition] by Dr. Samuel Wood Geiser Pdf

This acclaimed study of the history of scientific exploration in the Southwest from renowned biologist Dr. Samuel Wood Geiser, first published in its present revised edition in 1948, would be of interest to many types of readers: For those who love stories, of adventure and struggle, it narrates the lives and varying fates of men who lived under strange and difficult conditions, and who met those conditions, some with heroic resolution and resourcefulness, some with fainting and failure, many with a mixture of both. These lives are presented, not in the style of the popular semi-fiction of the day, but with such accuracy as only a thorough study of many sorts of records makes possible; yet, too, with sympathy and insight into human nature throughout. For those interested in, frontier life and frontier stories this book presents an unwonted aspect of that life: the struggle for culture and for science under frontier conditions: a struggle no less heroic than that of the fighting pioneer. Naturalists of the Frontier realistically portrays the hard material conditions of frontier life, yet these are illumined by the ideals of the men who subdued those conditions. The student of the early history of the Southwest, and particularly of Texas, will find here presented unusual and significant aspects of that history. For the historian of science this book pictures the beginnings of science in a new country; it shows what science must be under frontier conditions—an examination of the resources of the region, rather than a study of underlying problems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Naturalists
ISBN : UCAL:$B518234

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The Naturalist's Directory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Biology
ISBN : HARVARD:32044106259062

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Essex Naturalist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Edward A. Kutac,S. Christopher Caran
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292786387

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Birds and Other Wildlife of South Central Texas by Edward A. Kutac,S. Christopher Caran Pdf

Nature takes a surprising turn in the heart of Texas. The flat Gulf Coastal Plains, which become the fertile Blackland Prairies in Central Texas, end abruptly at the Balcones Escarpment, one of the state’s most dramatic geological features, and the rolling, more sparsely vegetated Hill Country begins. The animal life varies as dramatically as the land. More than 400 species of birds alone, nearly three-fourths of all Texas birds, can be spotted in the region. This handbook offers a concise natural history of Central Texas and a complete checklist of all native and naturalized vertebrate animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, as well as invertebrates that include butterflies and land snails. The listings cite both scientific and common names for each species, relative abundance in the region, and preferred habitats. A distinguishing feature of the handbook is its list of parks and recreational areas in the region, which includes the counties of Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Lee, Llano, Milam, Travis, and Williamson. The authors describe the recreational facilities available in each park and list the animal species likely to be encountered there. For birdwatchers, naturalists, visitors, and residents alike, this popular handbook will be the essential "where-to-find-it" reference.

Author : Michelle M. Haggerty,Mary Pearl Meuth
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 781 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623493400

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Texas Master Naturalist Statewide Curriculum by Michelle M. Haggerty,Mary Pearl Meuth Pdf

For fifteen years, the Texas Master Naturalist program has been hugely successful, training more than 9,600 volunteers who have given almost 2.8 million hours to nature education. This dedicated corps of naturalists provides teaching, outreach, and service in their communities, promoting the appreciation and stewardship of natural resources and natural areas around the state. Hundreds of new volunteers are trained every year, and the Texas Master Naturalist Statewide Curriculum serves as the basis of instruction for trainees who complete a certification course taught under the auspices of more than forty program chapters. The curriculum contains twenty-four units of instruction that range from geology to ornithology to wetland ecology—all written by the state’s top scientists and experts. Available as well to educators, interpreters, and others who may not yet be able to commit to the Texas Master Naturalist program, the curriculum offers an authoritative source of information for anyone seeking to learn more about the natural world in Texas.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Natural history
ISBN : UOM:39015061888577

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The Naturalist by Anonim Pdf