National Parks and Nature Reserves A South African Field Guide 1 Chris Stuart
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This book is a unique and indispensable guide to the hidden treasures of 43 of South Africa’s best and most accessible national parks, nature reserves and wilderness areas. Included are more than 900 photographs, 140 detailed park, locator, provincial and vegetation maps, and a 31-page photographic guide that aids identification of wildlife and vegetation. Organised by province, the conservation areas are comprehensively described, covering history, location, landscape, geology, vegetation and wildlife – most notably mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects. Information panels list the highlights of each park or reserve, and provide key facts about wildlife, climate, facilities and activities, as well as critical warnings for visitors.
Some 195 free checklists for the parks and reserves covered in the book can be downloaded at www.parksandreserves.co.za
Chris and Mathilde Stuart, field ecologist and medical doctor respectively, work in the fields of biodiversity surveying, travel, photography and filming. They have written numerous books, including Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa, Pocket Guide to Mammals of East Africa and Dangerous Creatures of Africa, all published by Random House Struik, as well as scientific papers and popular articles on a wide range of topics.
National Parks and Nature Reserves A South African Field Guide 1 Chris Stuart
See the See Inside Function on Amazon and the enlarged Amazon Description.It will show you how it is organised-- by region and it's wide range of coverage.
This book is large -- about 750 pages.
I have tried to get the details down correctly,but flipping fro one'so kindle reader to the Amazon Review page can cause one to get facts confused.
This book works beautifully in the IPad Kindle Reader. The photos upscale well.
REVIEW
Preamble.
I like the Stuart's work and have a number of there books -- some of which I have reviewed.
There publisher produces a number of excellent books, a few of which I have reviewed if they have to do with Africam Mammals, Birds etc.
They are well organised.
They are user friendly.
They are easy to find your way around.
They are packed with information and helpful maps-- the occassional other book has better maps but don't cover anywhere near as much material.( almost all my books on these topics are Kndle books so I cannot speak for books that don't have a kindle edition.
They have excellent crisp photos.
I will take a few examples -- with varying detail.
Basic pattern
Kruger National Park-- The most diverse of South Africa's Big Five Parks ( each Natiional Park or Game reserve has a one line summary.)
There is a small standard map of South Africa with the site of the park clearly shown.
Lie of the land with good map, usually one or more views of the landscape etc
Brief History
Hightlights
Climate geology
Vegetation map
Vegetation
Wildlife
***mammals
+++birds
*** Fish
*** Invertebrates
Note.
.the animals , birds etc are mentioned in the text, several picture of selected animals, birds fish are illustration with first class photos.
Wildlife facts
Facilities and activities
Some examples of various types of Park
National Parks. //. Nature Reserve. //. Game Reserve. // Private reserve or Park
Addo Elephant National Park--most diverse park outside the malaria zone.
Features as above
Very helpful map- area where wild dogs and Cheetah are mainly seen. Other site were elephants are likely to be seen
Next page -- two maps
Major sites were wildlife seen, several waterholes, a dam and various pans as well as various roads with there loops, viewing sites hides and camps etc
Next map Major seabird breeding islands
Highlights. ( paraphrased )
Great diversity of habitats from Coastal Sanddunds to Karoo succulent country
One of the Big Five with rich Mammal life. One of the best places to see elephants
Wide dirersity of Birdlfe with a number of rarities.
Malaria Free
Descriptions
Some photos
Vegetation--the Karoo Beor Bean flower in spring, the Karoo sherphard's flowers in autumn
Mammals include a newborn red hartebeest calf, a black backed Jackal and a hare along with a fur seal mother and her young black pup.
Other photos
Wild facts
95 Mammal Species including Savannah Elephants, Savannah Buffalo, lion, rhino, hippos,spotted hyaena, maranie species
Some 417 bird species including a number of rare vargrants, many coastal and oceanic species.
Some 5 tortoises, 26 snakes and 23 lizard lizard species.
Several other facts.
9 points on facilities and accomodation.
Great Fish River Nature Reserve.
Good aerial view of River system
Brief facts.
A great place to see hooked lipped Rhino and Birds
Pilanesburg Game Reserve.
One of the.Big Five.
Good map, important features clearly noted.
Good for game species and birds.
Phinda Private Game Reserve-- big Five Guided Views
Big.Five mammals
407 species of bird
Guided walks and game and bird viewing drives
Luxury accommodation
Map shows reserve, sites of accomodation and other features.
One could go on-- I have tried to give you an idea of the diversity of Parks // Reserves covered.
II have tried to give the general format then a more detailed example picking out star features
Others are just briefly covered in my review but very well covered by the Stuarts
This large book is a bargain. It is cramped with information.
If you are going to South Africa you should seriously consider getting it.
If you are unsure were to go, I would strongly recommend it.
It is very well set out with a basic format, with user friendly features.
First class
Note
There are postage size photos of a number of mammal, birds, trees, flowers etc with there name below- of some help as a quick reference
Another book
Touring South Africa's National Parks.
Michael Parks.
Same Publisher as the above book
Brief about 70 pages
Maps a bit better
Dovetails well with the Stuart's Book
I mention some other books that are worth considering in my review.
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National Parks and Nature Reserves A South African Field Guide 1 Chris Stuart Reviews
See the See Inside Function on and the enlarged Description.
It will show you how it is organised-- by region and it's wide range of coverage.
This book is large -- about 750 pages.
I have tried to get the details down correctly,but flipping fro one'so kindle reader to the Review page can cause one to get facts confused.
This book works beautifully in the IPad Reader. The photos upscale well.
REVIEW
Preamble.
I like the Stuart's work and have a number of there books -- some of which I have reviewed.
There publisher produces a number of excellent books, a few of which I have reviewed if they have to do with Africam Mammals, Birds etc.
They are well organised.
They are user friendly.
They are easy to find your way around.
They are packed with information and helpful maps-- the occassional other book has better maps but don't cover anywhere near as much material.( almost all my books on these topics are Kndle books so I cannot speak for books that don't have a kindle edition.
They have excellent crisp photos.
I will take a few examples -- with varying detail.
Basic pattern
Kruger National Park-- The most diverse of South Africa's Big Five Parks ( each Natiional Park or Game reserve has a one line summary.)
There is a small standard map of South Africa with the site of the park clearly shown.
Lie of the land with good map, usually one or more views of the landscape etc
Brief History
Hightlights
Climate geology
Vegetation map
Vegetation
Wildlife
***mammals
+++birds
*** Fish
*** Invertebrates
Note.
.the animals , birds etc are mentioned in the text, several picture of selected animals, birds fish are illustration with first class photos.
Wildlife facts
Facilities and activities
Some examples of various types of Park
National Parks. //. Nature Reserve. //. Game Reserve. // Private reserve or Park
Addo Elephant National Park--most diverse park outside the malaria zone.
Features as above
Very helpful map- area where wild dogs and Cheetah are mainly seen. Other site were elephants are likely to be seen
Next page -- two maps
Major sites were wildlife seen, several waterholes, a dam and various pans as well as various roads with there loops, viewing sites hides and camps etc
Next map Major seabird breeding islands
Highlights. ( paraphrased )
Great diversity of habitats from Coastal Sanddunds to Karoo succulent country
One of the Big Five with rich Mammal life. One of the best places to see elephants
Wide dirersity of Birdlfe with a number of rarities.
Malaria Free
Descriptions
Some photos
Vegetation--the Karoo Beor Bean flower in spring, the Karoo sherphard's flowers in autumn
Mammals include a newborn red hartebeest calf, a black backed Jackal and a hare along with a fur seal mother and her young black pup.
Other photos
Wild facts
95 Mammal Species including Savannah Elephants, Savannah Buffalo, lion, rhino, hippos,spotted hyaena, maranie species
Some 417 bird species including a number of rare vargrants, many coastal and oceanic species.
Some 5 tortoises, 26 snakes and 23 lizard lizard species.
Several other facts.
9 points on facilities and accomodation.
Great Fish River Nature Reserve.
Good aerial view of River system
Brief facts.
A great place to see hooked lipped Rhino and Birds
Pilanesburg Game Reserve.
One of the.Big Five.
Good map, important features clearly noted.
Good for game species and birds.
Phinda Private Game Reserve-- big Five Guided Views
Big.Five mammals
407 species of bird
Guided walks and game and bird viewing drives
Luxury accommodation
Map shows reserve, sites of accomodation and other features.
One could go on-- I have tried to give you an idea of the diversity of Parks // Reserves covered.
II have tried to give the general format then a more detailed example picking out star features
Others are just briefly covered in my review but very well covered by the Stuarts
This large book is a bargain. It is cramped with information.
If you are going to South Africa you should seriously consider getting it.
If you are unsure were to go, I would strongly recommend it.
It is very well set out with a basic format, with user friendly features.
First class
Note
There are postage size photos of a number of mammal, birds, trees, flowers etc with there name below- of some help as a quick reference
Another book
Touring South Africa's National Parks.
Michael Parks.
Same Publisher as the above book
Brief about 70 pages
Maps a bit better
Dovetails well with the Stuart's Book
I mention some other books that are worth considering in my review.
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