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Nature Reference

Rocky Mountain Nature Guide

by (author) Andy Bezener & Linda Kershaw

illustrated by Gary Ross

Publisher
Lone Pine Media
Initial publish date
Jun 2020
Category
Reference, Regional
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780986786266
    Publish Date
    Jun 2020
    List Price
    $21.95 USD

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Description

This guide includes information on mammals, fish, birds, trees, shrubs, wildflowers, insects and reptiles from Alaska to New Mexico. Each species has a concise yet thorough description, including range and habitat. Also includes seasonal highlights for parks in the Rockies and maps.

About the authors

KEN DE SMET is an endangered species biologist with the Manitoba provincial government and has conducted research and conservation efforts for a variety of declining grassland bird species in southwestern Manitoba since the mid-1980s. He participates on numerous recovery teams for species at risk in Manitoba. Ken has also coordinated breeding bird survey efforts in the province for over 20 years and participates in a number of other volunteer wildlife monitoring initiatives.

Andy Bezener's profile page

Linda's interest in rare species began in 1976 with her MSc thesis on rare and endangered Canadian plants. Over the past 25 years, her work has focussed on biophysical inventories in the Yukon, NWT and Alberta. She has authored and contributed to many field guides and papers. Linda now works as a writer and editor when not pursuing her two favorite pastimes: photography and illustration.

Linda Kershaw's profile page

Contact WLU Press for information about this author.

Gary Ross' profile page

Editorial Reviews

"A handy reference!"

E. Anderson