Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida belongs in the home of every Florida resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1000 of the state's wildflowers trees mushrooms mosses fishes amphibians reptiles birds butterflies mammals and much more; A complete overview of Florida's natural history covering geology wildlife habitats ecology fossils rocks and minerals clouds and weather patterns and night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks preserves beaches forests islands and wildlife sanctuaries with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others.