by Parker W. Gibbons and Whit Gibbons

This field guide includes photographs and information on the natural history, ecology, habitats, and geographic distribution in South Carolina of all aquatic and terrestrial vertebrates documented on the Black River Cypress Preserve — a 1,040-acre tract bordering the Black River near Andrews (Georgetown County), South Carolina.

The book also includes a list of species expected to be found on the Preserve based on their documented presence in the Francis Marion National Forest, which is located in adjoining counties. Field sampling was conducted from January 1 through December 31, 2022. Selected vertebrate survey techniques were used to sample in all seasons to maximize documentation of as many species as feasible.

Selected vertebrate survey techniques were used to sample in all seasons to maximize documentation of as many species as feasible. All photographs were taken by Parker W. Gibbons unless otherwise indicated.