Naturalist's Guide to Observing Nature

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An innovative guide to making the most of the wilderness experience, illustrated throughout with attractive line drawingsIncludes a "field guide to field guides," evaluating the resources available to readers and showing how to use them most successfullyAuthor is an experienced teacher and wildlife researcherAccording to the U.S. Forest Service, nearly half of all Americans spend time observing, identifying, or photographing wildlife and plants, and they invest billions of dollars annually on cameras, binoculars, guided tours, videos, handbooks, and field guides. Still, many people lack the basic skills and insights needed to make effective use of these resources. This remarkable handbook t…