Wild Hares and Hummingbirds
The Natural History of an English Village
$38.51
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2012
Summary
A Natural History of Selbourne for a new generation - nature-writing at its finest, expressed through the natural history of one very special place.
Join celebrated naturalist Stephen Moss, host of award-winning BBC series Springwatch and author of The Robin, for a year in the idyllic village of Mark on the Somerset Levels - a watery wonderland rich in nature and wildlife, from birds to butterflies to badgers.
As the year unfolds, Moss transports the reader t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099552468 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0099552469 |
| Author: | Stephen Moss |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Vintage |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2012 |
| Weight: | 248g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 130mm x 197mm |
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Critics Review
Delightful, soothing and informative
Delightful, soothing and informative * Daily Mail *
An enchanting book, Wild Hares and Hummingbirds is a combination of celebration for what is and regret for what is passing. It is elegiac * Daily Express *
An enchanting month-by-month guide to “the natural history of an English village”. As richly evocative of January as of June, Moss captures the flora and the fauna of his Somerset home with a grace and charm to warm the coldest winter night * Independent *
[A] charmingly produced book…readers are in the hands of an expert – Steven Barfiel * The Lady *
This engaging account…should spark interest in country-dwellers and provide a transporting read for townies. In his placid style, Moss is profoundly informative – Christopher Hirst * Independent *
Moss has carved out an enviable niche as a chronicler of the natural world…with a beautifully observant eye. A delightful and informative book – Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
A landscape steeped in stories and poetry – Ronald Blythe * Literary Review *
Stephen Moss
Stephen Moss is a lifelong naturalist, bestselling author, and prolific broadcaster. In a distinguished career at the BBC Natural History Unit, his credits included the BAFTA-award-winning Springwatch, Birding with Bill Oddie, and The Nature of Britain.
His books include Ten Birds that Changed the World, Mrs Moreau’s Warbler, and his bestselling series of bird biographies on the Robin, Wren, Swallow, Swan, Owl, and Starling.
He is a Visiting Research Fellow at Bath Spa University and Global Chief Birding Adviser for Birdfy by Netvue. Originally from London, he now lives with his wife and children on the Somerset Levels.
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