Birds of the Trans-Pecos
Birds of the Trans-Pecos

Author: Jim Peterson

Publisher:

Published: 1998-11-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781437979589

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The Trans-Pecos, that region of Texas west of the Pecos River, is richer in recorded bird species than all but three of the U.S. This is the first comprehensive birding guide devoted to the entire region. Designed for intermediate to advanced birders, it provides an annotated checklist of all 482 species found in the Trans-Pecos. The species accounts include seasonal distribution, documentation of nesting, most likely habitat, and the bird's status as a "Texas Review Species." The authors also describe the geography and bird habitats of the Trans-Pecos; federal and state parklands in the area, with the species that occur in each; and the mountain-breeding birds and species of special interest. Drawings and full-color photos.

Birds of the Trans-Pecos
Birds of the Trans-Pecos

Author: Jim Peterson

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2010-07-05

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780292787926

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The Trans-Pecos, that huge region of Texas west of the Pecos River, is richer in recorded bird species than all but three of the United States. Hundreds of birders come here each year in search of species such as the Colima Warbler which are rarely if ever spotted in other parts of the country. Yet, until now, there was no comprehensive birding guide devoted to the entire region. Designed for intermediate to advanced birders, Birds of the Trans-Pecos provides an annotated checklist of all 482 species found in the region. The species accounts include seasonal distribution, documentation of nesting, most likely habitat, and the bird's status as a "Texas Review Species." The authors also describe the geography and bird habitats of the Trans-Pecos; federal and state parklands in the area (including Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains), with the species that occur in each; and the mountain-breeding birds and species of special interest.

Woody Plants of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos
Woody Plants of the Big Bend and Trans-Pecos

Author: Louis A. Harveson

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2016-02-04

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1623493536

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Winner, 2018 Carroll Abbott Memorial Award, sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Texas The Trans-Pecos region of Texas is home to a variety of big game species, including desert mule deer, pronghorn, desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, elk, feral hog, and javelina; several species of exotics, such as aoudad, axis deer, and blackbuck antelope; and domestic livestock that includes cattle, horses, goats, sheep, and bison. Prepared by a team of range specialists at the Borderlands Research Institute in Alpine, Texas, this field guide will allow the area’s ranch managers, private landowners, resource professionals, students, and other outdoor enthusiasts to identify the key woody plants that serve as valuable forage for these animals. Encompassing 18 West Texas counties, with application in like habitats in the western Hill Country and southern Rolling Plains as well as in northern Mexico and eastern New Mexico, the book provides a thorough introduction to the natural features of the region and descriptions, nutrition values, and management prescriptions for 84 species of browse plants. In addition to informing readers about the diet of the region’s large animals, this fully illustrated, user-friendly reference also intends to inspire the continued good stewardship of the land they inhabit.

The Natural History of the Trans-Pecos
The Natural History of the Trans-Pecos

Author: Brian R. Chapman

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2020-09-25

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1623498627

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The last frontier in Texas, the Trans-Pecos region is an immense and remote series of desert basins in the western-most part of the state. Columns of rock and stony debris dot the landscape, with various peaks, such as the notable El Capitan, rising from a long-forgotten sea floor. While the acidic and shallow desert soil only allows for scrubby vegetation in many places, what survives is rugged, colorful, and adaptable. Far from just an arid region, however, the Trans-Pecos is also home to grasslands, wetlands, and even woodlands. Animal life varies considerably, from the Black-tailed Jackrabbit and Desert Cicada to Bighorn Sheep, Black Bears, and Mountain Lions. Complete with an introduction chronicling the stories of biologists and naturalists who have explored and defined the ecological areas of Texas over time, The Natural History of the Trans-Pecos explores the formation of the region more than 600 million years ago, the adaptability of its ecosystems, and the conservation efforts to keep these wildly diverse environments flourishing. Detailed descriptions, vivid anecdotes, and vibrant pictures of the features that make this region so unique emphasize the rugged grandeur of the Trans-Pecos.

The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds, Second Edition
The TOS Handbook of Texas Birds, Second Edition

Author: Mark W. Lockwood

Publisher: Texas A&M University Press

Published: 2014-03-12

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13: 1623491762

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This useful and attractive guide includes 140 color photos and more than 600 maps detailing where each species can be found in Texas.