A beginners field guide to some of the most common animals birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects, trees and wildflowers, in the Adirondack region of Upstate New York. 120 pages with full color illustrations

A beginners field guide to some of the most common animals - birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects, trees and wildflowers, in the Adirondack region of Upstate New York. 120 pages with full color illustrations. Written and illustrated by Sheri Amsel

The first comprehensive field guide to the habitats and wildlife of the Adirondack State Park

This work shows how expectations about land use, combined with interactions with nature have defined the Adirondacks. Outlining the disputes for the control of the land, the author introduces the key players from the residents, landholders, to preservationists and developers.

"Part field guide, part natural history narrative, this full-color guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club will help you identify and understand the complex influences that shape the flora and fauna of northern New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine."--Back cover.