Scat Finder: Identifying Mammal Scat in Eastern North America

Identify mammal and bird scat of the eastern United States and eastern Canada with this pocket-size guide.

Whether you're hiking with your family, on a camping trip, or spending time in your backyard, you're sure to come across a variety of animal scat. If you're interested in tracking or are curious about which critters are crossing your path, then Scat Finder by Dorcas S. Miller is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use format, you can identify scat in the eastern half of North America.

Perfect for hikers, campers, beginning trackers, and anyone with an interest in nature, the booklet introduces nearly 50 of the most common and important mammals and birds to know. Information about each critter's diet, range, signs, and more, as well as tips for scat identification, point you in the right direction. The author's illustrations help to ensure that you positively identify the scat you see.

This guide is applicable to eastern Canada and the US states of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Book Features:

• Beginner's guide to animal scat identification


• 40 species of mammals and 9 types of birds


• Professional illustrations with key markings for identification


• Small format that fits into a pocket or pack

Dorcas S. Miller, founding president of the Maine Master Naturalist Program, has written more than a dozen books, including Berry Finder, Constellation Finder, Scat Finder, Track Finder, and Winter Weed Finder. Her Finder books have sold more than half a million copies.