A stimulating collection of essays about our environment, nature, and wildlife by world-renowned naturalist and conservationist Roy Dennis.
A new collection of vibrant essays to inform, stimulate and inspire every nature lover.
Times of darkness offer opportunities to reflect. In Mistletoe Winter, Roy Dennis offers his reflections on the natural world from the past yearfrom the welcome signs of change to the ongoing problems we are posing for nature, and what humankind can and must do about them.
As in his companion volume, Cottongrass Summer, Roy Dennis balances his alarm at the crisis confronting the natural world with his own sense of optimism that new generations can make crucial changes for the future. One of our most prominent advocates for our planet and its species, he writes with insight and originality. This volume will provide inspiration and ideas for everyone who cares about our planet and its species.
Recenzijas
'A fascinating read.' -- Bird Watching 'Wonderful.' -- Mark Avery
Papildus informācija
Outstanding, authoritative nature and wildlife writing from a world-renowned naturalist, on topics ranging from snow grouse to ptarmigans, wildcat to lynx; a compelling voice from one of our most experienced, outspoken lecturers and broadcasters advocating for wildlife; essays that sparkle with insight and originality, from a pioneer in European species reintroduction.
Introduction; Mistletoe; Footprints in the snow; A four-minute warning;
Deep snow, predators and prey; Uisge beatha the water of life;
Translocating mountain hares; Ptarmigan alarm call; Fighting for a special
place; The uncertain lockdown spring of 2020; Losing our lapwings; Opening
gates, opening minds; When its gone, its gone; Sea eagles: shooting the
messenger; Sixty years of ospreys; Green bridges; Saving the California
condor; Oystercatchers on a cliff edge; An octogenarian dangling from a rope;
Natures woodworkers; Grazing and range management; Morvens son; The paradox
of Pallass sandgrouse; Wilding rewilding; The bearded vulture, a rewilding
icon; Chalk and cheese conservation; Rewilding offshore islands; Landmarks of
a year; The altruism of diligent creatures; A great days birding; The Rocky
Mountain goat solution; A record-breaking golden eagle; Woodcocks in trouble;
The long life of a knot; Capercaillies in crisis; Pears for bears
Roy Dennis is one of the UK's most prominent field naturalists. His approach to wildlife and conservation stems from years of experience working in the field, from climbing trees to ring osprey chicks to handling lynx kittens in Norway and wanting to smuggle them back to Scotland. His Wildlife Foundation of 25 years standing is internationally recognised for its work in conservation and wildlife protection.
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