Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City

By Leslie Day, Mark A. Klingler (illustrator),

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New York just might be the most biologically diverse city in temperate America. The five boroughs sit atop one of the most naturally rich sites in North America, directly under the Atlantic migratory flyway, at the mouth of a 300-mile-long river, and on three islands-Manhattan, Staten, and Long. Leslie Day,…

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1 author picked Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This field guide is a thorough almanac of all the surprising critters that call New York City home. Each page carries with it historical context along with biological information and gorgeous illustrations of each individual species. This comprehensive catalog of New York City’s flora and fauna is a must-have for any urban wildlife devotee. 

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