[pct-l] books about plants and birds

[William Skaggs]

>>Marta Clark <marta_clark at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>     As an ignorant easterner heading to the Sierras for
>>the first time, I'm sure I won't know the names of
>>almost any birds or plants I'll see there. Does
>>anyone have recommendations for ID books that are not
>>too heavy to carry in the backpack, but inclusive
>>enough to be useful?

The "Bible" is *Sierra Nevada Natural History*, by Storer, Usinger, 
and Lukas.  It's a little heavier than one would like for thru-hiking,
but it has everything: trees, flowers, animals, and geology.  I've
carried my copy for years.

Best wishes,

  -- Bill
 

 
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