Patrick J. Lynch

“Here is a volume that has no parallel. . . . A good reference book for those interested in the details of avian anatomy.” —Science Books & Films “A gold mine of facts. . . . Every library and biology department, as well as every birder, should have a copy close at hand.” —Roger Tory Peterson, from the foreword One...

A comprehensive introduction to the natural history of ponds, small lakes, and other quiet or still bodies of water in the eastern United States This richly illustrated guide introduces readers to the biology and structure of freshwater ponds, smaller lakes, and associated wetlands in the eastern United States, and to the natural life that thrives in and around them—the flora,...