Wild Philly : explore the amazing nature in and around Philadelphia / Michael Weilbacher.
"In the tradition of Wild LA comes Wild Philadelphia, a celebration of the surprisingly rich natural history of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. It is a unique guide to the region written by a naturalist with more than 40 years of experience writing and teaching about nature, mostly in Philadelphia. Today, the world's fastest animal strafes pigeons from City Hall in the exact center of the city, bald eagles nest only a stone's throw from the international airport, and a Serengeti of American toads crosses a Roxborough street on the first warm rainy night of every spring. Stunningly colorful warblers perch in a compact forest in a packed city neighborhood where every Spring, masses of birders migrate to excitedly watch them. Coyotes are beginning to find their way into Philadelphia, and if an occasional bear wanders into the city from New Jersey or the Poconos, as one did in 2019, don't be too surprised"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781643261041
- ISBN: 1643261045
- Physical Description: 367 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2023.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Subject: | Natural history > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia. |
Available copies
- 6 of 8 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Dillsburg Area Public Library | Adults 508.7 WEI Nonfiction (Text) | 34001001439387 | Adult Area | Available | - |
Indian Valley Public Library | 508.748 Weilbacher Nature (Text) | 39427103738589 | Nonfiction Room: Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Martin Library | Adults 508.74 WEI Places (Text) | 33454005963095 | 2nd Floor | Available | - |
Reading Public Library RPL - Main | 508.748 Wei (Text) | 33223009050468 | New | Checked Out | 04/06/2024 |
Slatington Public Library | 508.748 WEIL (Text) | 34175100297324 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Spring Township Library | 508.748 WEI (Text) | 33249024594024 | Non-fiction | Available | - |
West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills Library | 508.748 WEI (Text) | 33249025422449 | Non-fiction | Available | - |
Allentown Public Library | 508.748 WEIL (Text) | 34455007001320 | Adult Nonfiction 1st FL | Checked Out | 04/15/2024 |
Summary:
"In the tradition of Wild LA comes Wild Philadelphia, a celebration of the surprisingly rich natural history of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. It is a unique guide to the region written by a naturalist with more than 40 years of experience writing and teaching about nature, mostly in Philadelphia. Today, the world's fastest animal strafes pigeons from City Hall in the exact center of the city, bald eagles nest only a stone's throw from the international airport, and a Serengeti of American toads crosses a Roxborough street on the first warm rainy night of every spring. Stunningly colorful warblers perch in a compact forest in a packed city neighborhood where every Spring, masses of birders migrate to excitedly watch them. Coyotes are beginning to find their way into Philadelphia, and if an occasional bear wanders into the city from New Jersey or the Poconos, as one did in 2019, don't be too surprised"--