For more than two years, a team of Newsday reporters and photographers explored the woods and waters of a world most visitors to Long Island never see. As they waded through bogs, kayaked on the island's four rivers, hiked through pathless forests, and ventured into the Atlantic in shark cages, they made surprising discoveries: insect-eating plants, tropical fish, exotic lizards, birds of prey nesting along golf courses, and much more. Newsday's Guide to Long Island's Natural World is the result – a colourful and authoritative guide to the natural environment of Long Island. Taking full advantage of colour photographs and detailed maps, this book guides readers in a fascinating exploration of Long Island's fields and forests, beaches, and backyards.
Introduction
Chapter 1: In the Sky
Chapter 2: Into the Woods
Chapter 3: The Sea, Sound, and Shore
Chapter 4: The Rivers and Bays
Chapter 5: In Your Backyard
Index
About the Newsday Team
Newsday is a frequent recipient of many of the nation's most prestigious awards for excellence in journalism, including seventeen Pulitzer Prizes.