This comprehensive guidebook provides an expert survey of the fauna and avifauna of western North Carolina, with detailed descriptions and illustrations of the most common mammals and birds found in the region during the summer months. Compiled by the renowned naturalist Harry Church Oberholser, it is an essential tool for anyone interested in the ecology and wildlife of the Appalachian Mountains, from amateur naturalists to professional conservationists. A must-read for anyone who loves nature! This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.