New Mexico Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of New Mexico - Other
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New Mexico Nature Field Guide Set
This comprehensive three-guide set provides portable references for exploring New Mexico's diverse ecosystems. The collection includes separate field guides for Birds, Trees & Wildflowers, and Wildlife, packaged together in a protective acetate bag.
What's Included
Each of the three laminated guides features illustrated identification for over 100 common species, totaling more than 300 plants and animals found throughout New Mexico. All guides include detailed ecoregion maps highlighting prime locations for bird-finding, botanical study, and wildlife viewing across the state.
Durability and Portability
The 12-panel folding design makes these guides pocket-sized and field-ready. Laminated construction ensures water resistance and long-term durability for outdoor use in various weather conditions. The lightweight format allows easy transport on hiking trails, camping trips, and nature excursions.
New Mexico's Biodiverse Habitats
New Mexico ranks among the most biodiverse states in the US. The northern regions feature mountain ranges and alpine forests, while the southern areas encompass portions of the Chihuahuan Desert. Eastern grasslands and riparian zones along the Rio Grande River create varied habitats supporting diverse flora and fauna. Bosque del Apache hosts spectacular winter gatherings of Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese.
Educational Applications
These field guides serve educators teaching natural science, learners developing identification skills, and naturalists documenting regional species. Birders can reference migration patterns and habitat preferences, botanists can identify native plants, and wildlife enthusiasts can track mammal and reptile species throughout different seasons.
Author Expertise
Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has created over 500 simplified nature guides focused on making species identification accessible. His background includes extensive travel to remote destinations worldwide and authoring state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions.
Made in the USA by Waterford Press.
Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.
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