Great Lakes Nature

by Mary Blocksma

Guide to the everyday ecology compiled by the author. Describes the plants and animals surrounding her Great Lakes home region and is the result of her quest to name the nature she encountered. In addition to the names of plants and animals of the region, includes helfpful hints such as tips on buying bird feeders, identifying spiders, and telling a blue jay from a belted kingfisher. Organized by months of a year, each chapter lists her findings and discoveries during that month.