Gators, Gourdheads, and Pufflings
“GATORS, GOURDHEADS, AND PUFFLINGS is the true tale of the everyday life of a wildlife biologist—but it’s far from mundane. With humor and drama, Ms. Jewell weaves vignettes of her work in the wilds from Maine to Florida, studying alligators, wood storks (gourdheads), puffins (babies are pufflings), and more. As a petite gal in a traditionally male occupation, the author deals with situations in a resourceful and captivating way. She brings the wild animals and the places they live to life and shows why biologists feel compelled to protect them.”
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Jewell, S.D. 2008. Gators, Gourdheads, and Pufflings: A biologist slogs, climbs, and wings her way to save wildlife. Pineapple Press, Inc., Sarasota, FL. 220pp.
Exploring Wild South Florida
An insider’s guide to the natural areas of south Florida, from Hobe Sound in the east and Punta Gorda in the west down to the Keys and the Dry Tortugas. Includes Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, the coral reefs of both Biscayne National Park and Pennekamp State Park, and Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Corkscrew Swamp, as well as many smaller state and county parks, recreation areas, and nature centers. Includes maps and information on camping, boating, hiking, fishing, tours, and more.
Jewell, S.D. 2011 (4th edition). Exploring Wild South Florida: A Guide to Finding the Natural Areas and Wildlife in the Southern Peninsula and the Florida Keys. Pineapple Press, Inc., Sarasota, FL. 277 pp.
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Exploring Wild Central Florida
Here is your complete guide to finding and enjoying the natural areas of central Florida: from New Smyrna and Crystal River in the north to Hobe Sound and Punta Gorda in the south, including Lake Okeechobee. Central Florida offers a variety of habitats to explore, from scrub to swamp to seashore. You’ll find descriptions of federal, state, county, and private lands, plus such activities as hiking, canoeing, wildlife watching, and camping in the same format as Exploring Wild South Florida (see above).
Jewell, S.D. 1995. Exploring Wild Central Florida: A Guide to Finding the Natural Areas and Wildlife of the Central Peninsula. Pineapple Press, Inc., Sarasota, FL. 314 pp.
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