num_pages: 316
description: The first book dedicated to describing the plants and animals of the Portland area is as beautiful and interesting as the city itself. It's full-color and hyper-local, with details on exactly when and where to go to see hundreds of birds, wildflowers, mammals, and more, from Mt. Tabor to Fernhill Wetlands. Portland hiking guru William L. Sullivan "Gorgeously illustrated, sharply accurate, and just plain fun—Kriegh’s guide is a must for nature lovers in the Portland area.” Enjoy quotes from the likes of Brian Doyle, Louise Erdrich, and Beverly Cleary while learning about local natural history and ecology. Soak up fun facts about the city's cherry trees, the best birding experiences in the city, the sex lives of dragonflies, and much, much more.
language: English
title: The Nature of Portland
publisher: Tempo Press