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Field Guides
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida National Audubon Society, Peter Alden / Paperback / Published 1998
 
Highly Recommended
 
In one handy easy-to-tote guide: habitats, weather, sky maps, plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and parks and refuges. Color photos, profiles, and essays -- and at a great price.
 
 
Florida Wildlife: An Introduction to Familiar Species
Florida Wildlife: An Introduction to Familiar Species James Kavanagh, Raymond Leung / Paperback / Published 1998
 
Recommended
 
This is a laminated (waterproof) folding card that fits in a pocket or slips into a fannypack and provides a quick reference to over 100 Florida mammals, birds, herps, and fishes.
 
 
Gulf Coast Seashore Life
Gulf Coast Seashore Life James Kavanagh, Raymond Leung / Paperback / Published 1997
 
Recommended
 
This is a laminated (waterproof) folding card that fits in a pocket or slips into a fannypack and provides a quick reference to coastal plants and animals.
 
 
Pond Life
Pond Life James Kavanagh, Raymond Leung / Paperback / Published 1997
 
Recommended
 
This is a laminated (waterproof) folding card that fits in a pocket or slips into a fannypack and provides a quick reference to trees, shrubs, wildflowers, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects, and invertebrates found in ponds, lakes, and wetlands.
 
 
Urban Wildlife
Urban Wildlife James Kavanagh, Raymond Leung / Paperback / Published 1997
 
Recommended
 
This is a laminated (waterproof) folding card that fits in a pocket or slips into a fannypack and provides a quick reference to familiar urban mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects, and invertebrates.

 
 
Florida's Natural History
A Naturalist in Florida: A Celebration of Eden
  Archie Carr, Marjorie Harris Carr (Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1994
Paperback / Published 1996
 
Highly Recommended
 
Wonderful essays by naturalist Archie Carr (1909-1987), written over a period of 50 years.

 
 
Gardening
Landscaping for Florida's Wildlife: Recreating Native Ecosystems in Your Own Backyard
  Joseph M. Schaefer, George Walden Tanner / Paperback / Published 1998
 
Highly Recommended
 
Excellent guide to creating the appropriate multi-species ecosystem in your backyard, complete with detailed lists of native plants and the wildlife found in each habitat.
 
 
Living With Wildlife: How to Enjoy, Cope With, and Protect North America's Wild Creatures Around Your Home and Theirs
Living With Wildlife Diana Landau (Editor), Shelley Stump / Paperback / Published 1994
 
Recommended
 
While broad, the species information does include how to humanely deal with wildlife that has become a problem.
 
 
The Wildlife Garden: Planning Backyard Habitats
  Charlotte Seidenberg / Hardcover / Published 1995
Paperback / Published 1995
 
Highly Recommended
 
An excellent book on developing a wildlife or bird garden. Includes information for various habitats in the southeast, plants (many of them Florida natives), bird feeding and housing.

 
 
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Viewing
A Birder's Guide to Florida (Lane - Aba Birdfinding Guides Series)
A Birder's Guide to Florida Bill Pranty / Paperback / Published 1996
 
Highly Recommended
 
The latest edition of Jim Lane's (RIP) infamous birder's guide. If you want to know where to find birds in Florida, this one's for you. Spiral bound, with maps and directions to specific spots.
 
 
Florida Atlas and Gazetteer
   
Highly Recommended
 
Very detailed maps of the state. Coordinates of these maps are referenced by Rare Bird Alerts and many wildlife viewing guides.
 
 
Florida Wildlife Viewing Guide (The Watchable Wildlife)
  Susan I. Cerulean, Ann J. Morrow / Paperback / Published 1994
 
Recommended
 
Information on 96 locations, including a brief description of habitat and wildlife, seasonal info, directions, access, facilities, and ownership/management contacts.
 
 
Natural Wonders of Florida: A Guide to Parks Preserves and Wild Places
  Marty Klinkenberg, Elizabeth Leach / Paperback / Published 1993
 
Recommended
 
While this guide doesn't cover as many locations as the one above, it has a personal touch (e.g., you won't feel duped on finding that Ocala ain't what it used to be, you'll more likely grouse along with the author) the other lacks.
 
 
Wilderness Survival: How to Stay Alive in the Wilderness
Wilderness Survival: How to Stay Alive in the Wilderness James Kavanagh, Raymond Leung / Paperback / Published 1998
 
Recommended
 
This is a laminated (waterproof) folding card that fits in a pocket or slips into a fannypack and provides essential basic survival information including signalling, emergency first aid, and navigation.

 
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