{"product_id":"9781603444811","title":"Nature Watch Austin: Guide to the Seasons in an Urban Wildland","description":"\u003cp\u003eDucks in January . . . bats in March . . . rain lilies in April . . .  meteors in August . . . the predictable appearance of fauna and flora  allows humans to experience the natural cycles in the environment, no  matter how urban the setting. In \u003ci\u003eNature Watch Austin\u003c\/i\u003e, avid  amateur naturalists Lynne and Jim Weber provide an introduction and  guide to some of the natural events that define the seasons in the city  of Austin and its surrounding areas.\u003cbr\u003eMonth-by-month, each chapter profiles the plants, animals, insects, and  other natural phenomena that are particularly noteworthy at that time of  year. The authors also provide suggestions on how and where to see  them—from driving to a nearby water treatment plant to lounging by the  backyard bird feeder. Opening with a chart on weather, temperature, and  daylight hours, each month’s chapter features photographs and original  illustrations by the authors. A list of references includes area field  guides and more in-depth sources of information by subject.\u003cbr\u003eNo matter how clogged with traffic and entombed in concrete, even large  cities harbor wildlife and support a community of plants, either in  tucked-away places both familiar and unexpected, or in parks and  preserves dedicated to city dwellers in search of open space. Learning  the annual rhythms of “urban wildland” encourages everyone to be in tune  with nature and welcome the opportunities to enjoy it, year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas A\u0026M University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147874156784,"sku":"9781603444811","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781603444811_p0.jpg?v=1763830399","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781603444811","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}