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For anyone who wants to get closer to the nature all around them and bring it back into focus, this is the perfect read.
We're not just losing the wild world. We're forgetting it. We're no longer noticing it. We've lost the habit of looking and seeing and listening and hearing.
But we can make hidden things visible, and this book features 23 spellbinding ways to bring the magic of nature much closer to home.
Mammals you never knew existed will enter your world. Birds hidden in treetops will shed their cloak of anonymity. With a single movement of your hand you can make reptiles appear before you. Butterflies you never saw before will bring joy to every sunny day. Creatures of the darkness will enter your consciousness. And as you take on new techniques and a little new equipment, you will discover new creatures and, with them, new areas of yourself that had gone dormant. Once put to use, they wake up and start working again. You become wilder in your mind and in your heart. Once you know the tricks, the wild world begins to appear before you.
Reviews
For anyone who wants to get closer to the nature all around them and bring it back into focus, this is the perfect read.
'Barnes describes the wonders of nature with an infectious enthusiasm' Guardian
'Such a good idea' Chris Packham
'Barnes, a passionate writer on wildlife...is an endearingly boisterous guide' Daily Mail
'Such a simple, clever book.' Rosemary Goring, The Herald
About the author
Simon Barnes is a bestselling author known for his books about wildlife, such as the "Bad Birdwatcher" trilogy and "The History of the World in 100 Animals." He is a council member of the World Land Trust, trustee of Conservation South Luangwa, and patron of Save the Rhino. In 2014, Barnes received the Rothschild Medal for his contributions to conservation. He resides in Norfolk with his family and horses, where he works to preserve wildlife on his own land. Previously, Barnes was the Chief Sports Writer for The Times for 30 years until 2014.