Naturally . . . South Texas: Nature Notes from the Coastal Bend

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Naturally . . . South Texas: Nature Notes from the Coastal Bend Author: Illustrator: Mimi Hoppe Wolf Format: Paperback / softback First Published: Published By: University of Texas Press
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Pages: 256 Illustrations and other contents: 29 b&w illus. Language: English ISBN: 9780292791398 Categories: , ,

The Golden Crescent of South Texas, a fifteen-county region along and inland from the middle Gulf Coast, is often called “the Crossroads” because of its natural diversity. Located in the heart of the Gulf Coast Prairie and Marshes, the area also encompasses the trailing edges of the South Texas Plains, Post Oak Savannah, and Blackland Prairie. This confluence of ecological zones makes it a wonderful place for birding and for observing the changing face of nature, especially during seasonal transitions. In this book, Ro Wauer describes a typical year in the natural life of South Texas. Using selected entries from his weekly column in the Victoria Advocate newspaper, he discusses numerous topics for each month, from the first appearance of butterflies in January, to alligators making a comeback in July, to the Christmas bird count in December. His observations are filled with intriguing natural history lore, from what sounds mockingbirds will imitate (almost any noise in their neighborhood) to how armadillos swim (by inflating themselves to increase their buoyancy).

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"I believe this book will be read and enjoyed even by those who have ventured no further afield than a chigger bite as a casualty of a backyard barbecue." David H. Riskind, Director, Natural Resources Program, Texas Parks and Wildlife