know the wildlife in an area before you visit

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Travel – Know the Locals

by admin on Feb.09, 2012, under Favorites, Real Estate

Here are a few suggestions for resources that will familiarize you with local nature and wildlife – wherever you might plan to travel in the US this coming vacation season. I’ve made the point before for hikers to “Know your Local Snakes” before heading out to tramp in unfamiliar territories. Better to know what might be there “before” rather than “after.”

This National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America will come in handy – even for the estimated 60 million people who identify themselves as bird-watchers, and most hone their skills right in their own backyards.

Vivid illustrations of 150 common species make identification a snap.

And how many times have you spotted a tree and had no idea what it was?

The National Geographic Field Guide to the Trees of North America will certainly help!

Ideal for backpacks and back pockets, this indispensable reference makes it easy to identify any tree commonly encountered in North America—more than 350 species in all. It’s a natural for birders, hikers, and other outdoorsy types, but even confirmed urbanites will find plenty of information on city trees as well.