Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula: Fully Revised and Expanded EditionJules Evens weaves history, science, and personal anecdote into an absorbing chronicle of one of the most biologically diverse places in North America. His account of this enchanted "island in time," separated by tectonics from the rest of the continent, provides a comprehensive overview of the Point Reyes Peninsula, exploring its dynamic character and its haunting appeal. Evens thoroughly investigates the climate, geology, and flora and fauna of Point Reyes, giving special attention to its most characteristic species and their ecological relationships. He delves into the past as well, evoking images of salmon-swollen creeks, herds of elk, and canyons echoing with the cries of cougars to enliven our imagination and set the stage as he traces the changes that have occurred at Point Reyes since the first Spanish explorers visited its shores in the late 1500s. Extensively illustrated with color photographs, original illustrations, and maps, the book also includes species lists for the reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, common invertebrates, fish, and plants found on the peninsula today, making it an essential companion for anyone who plans to visit one of California's most unique natural areas. |
Contents
2EvensGeology | 35 |
3EvensPlants | 61 |
4EvensMarine | 111 |
5EvensBirds | 151 |
6EvensLand mammals | 203 |
7EvensMarine mammals | 241 |
8EvensBM | 277 |
Common terms and phrases
Abbott’s Lagoon abundant acorns algae animals Beach Bear Valley bishop pine Bolinas Lagoon breeding California Sea Lion central California coast coastal prairie coastal scrub common Cordell Bank Courtesy of Point Coyotes Crab Creek David Wimpfheimer Deer Douglas-fir Drake's Drake’s Bay Drake’s Estero dune early eelgrass El Niņo estuaries Farallon Islands fish freshwater granite grasses grasslands Gray Whale grazing Gulf Gull habitat Harbor Seal increased intertidal Inverness Ridge kelp Limantour lupine males mammals marsh migration miles Monterey Mount Vision Mountain Beaver Murres National Park Service native nesting Niņo North Northern Elephant Seal northward numbers occur ocean Olema Valley Osprey percent plants Point Reyes Bird Point Reyes National Point Reyes Peninsula ponds population predator prey pups Ranch rare Reyes National Seashore Rich Stallcup Rock San Andreas Sea Lions season shore shorebirds slope soil Sparrow species spring temperatures tidal tide Tomales Bay Tomales Point Tule Elk Vireo Western winter