Wild Philly

Wild Philly is a celebration of the surprisingly rich natural history of the Philadelphia and surrounding area. It is a unique guide to the region written by a naturalist with more than 40 years of experience writing and teaching about nature. Today, the world's fastest animal strafes pigeons from City Hall in the exact center of the city, bald eagles nest only a stone's throw from the international airport, and a Serengeti of American toads crosses a Roxborough Street on the first warm rainy night of every spring. Wild Philly profiles local species and includes day trips that help you explore natural wonders on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.