From Monterey Bay in the south to the Klamath Mountains on the Oregon border, Northern California has some of the most iconic natural wonders in the US: redwood forests, San Francisco Bay, Yosemite, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and Lake Tahoe. Both beginning and more experienced naturalists will enjoy this guide to 400 of the region's most commonly encountered plants and animals. Birds, butterflies, wildflowers, trees, squirrels, bugs, and more.Each species account includes color illustrations, detailed notes on ecology, range, animal behavior, and native usesSeparate color-coded quick reference guideWith illustrated glossary, bibliography, and index for both common and Latin namesA must-have for every hike and camping trip!