Wildlife exists among and all around us, we just need to look for it and appreciate it. Drawn from 22 locations in 5 states, Wildlife Among Us presents 127 close-up images of 86 species of birds, mammals, and other critters.

Nearly all these birds and animals were photographed in or within 10 miles of cities and suburbs. Parks and nature reserves near our homes present great opportunities to view wildlife, and Wildlife Among Us shows what can be found not far from our homes in the American West and Midwest.

Living near humans at best requires adaptability, and at worst can mean being hunted to the point of eradication. Wildlife Among Us includes images of eagles, egrets, and whales which have come back from the brink of extinction and are making a comeback virtually in our backyards.