A Field Guide to Cape Cod

“Patrick Lynch offers lovers of the Cape a whole new level of understanding and delight. . . . Gorgeous. . . . A fine book, and a true gift to anyone who loves the Cape.”—Provincetown Banner

“A thrillingly informative, absolutely splendid book about a section of the world I dearly love—and so will you.”—Carl Safina, author of The View From Lazy Point and Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel

“Well-conceived and fresh, and written with obvious, deep affection for the region it covers.”—Matthew Pelikan, Nature Conservancy

“Whether you are fascinated by sharks, sea turtles, shorebirds, plants, or coastal geology, Patrick Lynch’s informative field guide gives you a personal tour from Long Island to Cape Cod.”—Mary Griffin, Mass Audubon, regional director for Southeast, Cape and Islands

“An essential resource for every beach home and cottage, and for all those enthralled by the natural beauty of the Cape and Islands.”—Andrew Ashton, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

“I have just spent an afternoon thumbing through an incredible book that explains Cape Cod in a fashion that I have the extreme good fortune to see every day, both wandering through the Museum and its surrounding habitat. Patrick Lynch’s book is a reminder of just why Cape Cod is such a remarkable place.”—Robert F. Dwyer, president and executive director, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History