One of the most varied and spectacular natural areas in California, Monterey's pristine beaches and rich forests are teeming with wildlife including sea otters, sea lions, monarch butterflies and over 400 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide Monterey Wildlife highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, seashore creatures and butterflies/insects and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike.
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.