Identify mammal and bird scat of the eastern United States and eastern Canada with this pocket-size guide.
Whether you're hiking with your family, on a camping trip, or spending time in your backyard, you're sure to come across a variety of animal scat. If you're interested in tracking or are curious about which critters are crossing your path, then Scat Finder by Dorcas S. Miller is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use format, you can identify scat in the eastern half of North America.
Perfect for hikers, campers, beginning trackers, and anyone with an interest in nature, the booklet introduces nearly 50 of the most common and important mammals and birds to know. Information about each critter's diet, range, signs, and more, as well as tips for scat identification, point you in the right direction. The author's illustrations help to ensure that you positively identify the scat you see.
This guide is applicable to eastern Canada and the US states of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Table of Contents:
Start Here
Scat Warning
Definitions and Abbreviations
Identification Tips
Comparing Carnivores, Omnivores, and Herbivores
Examples to Acquaint You with the Key
Entry Key
Mammals
Birds
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
Dorcas S. Miller is the author of five books in the Nature Study Guides series: Berry Finder, Constellation Finder, Scat Finder, Track Finder, and Winter Weed Finder, as well as books on many topics, including kayaking, hiking, natural history, and outdoor cooking. Dorcas lives in Chelsea, Maine.
Nature Study Guild Publishers
Pub Date: April 08, 2025
ISBN: 9780912550572
0.3" H x 3.8" L x 5.7" W
64 pages
paperback