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Wild Philly : explore the amazing nature in and around Philadelphia / Michael Weilbacher.

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"-- 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.
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
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"--

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