A naturalist in Belize

The list author says:
	"A general overview of Belize for the naturalist. I don't use this general guide myself, but it is popular amongst tour participants"

The list author says:
	"The best introduction to the natural history of the New World tropics. This is a book to take on your trip, to consult and to read while you travel. Hugely informative and encyclopaedic"

The list author says:
	"If birds are your interest, then this is the national field guide"

The list author says:
	"But if you take your birding seriously, you will want Howell and Webb too"

The list author says:
	"And to really nail the birds, you should carry a North American field guide. I find Kaufman fits the bill"

The list author says:
	"For mammals, Fiona Reid's guide is definitive. Again, it will come in handy for those planning to travel to the rest Central America"

The list author says:
	"For herps, Julian Lee's guide to the amphibians and reptiles of the Yucatan is the best portable option"

The list author says:
	"If you want to know more about herps then this weighty tome by the same author is essential reading, though you will probably not be packing it for the trip"

The list author says:
	"And if you really want to be comprehensive, Campbell fills a similar niche, for home use"

The list author says:
	"The world's second largest barrier reef sits off the coast of Belize, so you should at leats take a snorkelling trip. If you just want to identify fish, this is the standard guide"

The list author says:
	"If you are planning on really exploring the Belizean reefs, by diving, then you might as well splash for the three volume set that includes the fish guide..."

The list author says:
	"This is the volume I use for fish. Light and portable, it won't break the bank and lets me identify most of what I see"

The list author says:
	"The botany of Belize is not well covered. This is a 50+ year old guide using line drawings. Taxonomy is, of course, well out of date"

The list author says:
	"This larger 1995 book has both line drawings and photographs. Again, probably one for the specialist only"

The list author says:
	"If you are at all interested in the cultural significance and uses of nature - ethnobiology - then this book is a must"

The list author says:
	"An authoritative account fo the ancient Maya. At 900+ pages, this is not one for the backpack but, read before anf after the trip, it will enhance your understanding of of Belize's history and culture"

The list author says:
	"Don't get lost! The best Belize map, it integrates relief, roads and parks in a clear and practical format. Have a great trip!"