Early morning and a ruffle of feathers, a shadow gliding through the backyard. High above your house Father Hawk circles, sharp eyes searching for prey. Swoosh! He dives after chipmunks, crows, sparrows, squirrels. Screech! The sun hangs low in the sky as three hungry chicks wait. Will they eat today?

Describes the wildlife commonly found in a variety of urban environments, including backyards, vacant lots, parks, and city margins.

Records the lives of two adult foxes and their litter of newborn kits which have made their home in a city graveyard.

"The coyote. Even its image conjures up more myth than fact. From its depictions as the "trickster" in ancient fables to its portrayal as a threat to humans and their pets in modern news sources, coyotes are rarely shown in a favorable light. Now, the Urban Coyote Research Project pulls back the curtain on the defamed coyote, revealing the surprising truth about this unique creature. Though harassed and hunted for generations, today the coyote persists...

Describes the appearance and behavior of a variety of living things that can be found in a backyard, including spiders, bees, robins, slugs, and squirrels.

Introduces raccoons, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, nocturnal behavior, and what can be done to share the outdoor community with them.

Describes the birds that make their homes in the heart of the city and examines how they have adjusted to such a harsh urban environment.