A delightful read . Not only are the interactions with nature well told and engaging, the deeper thoughts they trigger have been honed by a lifetime's experience. Dr. Mark Avery lan is probably better known for his books on Red Kites, but here he tells the tale of his 25 years working for the government agencies for nature [and] living in a house next to a dyke on the fens. The book really comes alive at the end, with lan's move to Devon and his trips to Western Scotland, and I eagerly await his new book on Hen Harriers with Dan Powell. Bird Watching's August Book of the Month Touches upon some of the most important issues facing us all that need resolving before we assign nature to history and ourselves to oblivion! I bet once you pick this book up you will be tempted to put things on hold while you read the lot in one sitting! Bo BeolensFatbirder If you want a slightly different perspective on our complex and complicated relationship with the natural world then this is as good a place to start as any. Paul CheneyHalfman, Halfbook . an eminently readable, thoughtful, honest and fascinating contribution to modern birding literature, which I can thoroughly and unreservedly recommend.

Mike EverettBritish Birds A thoughtful and timely look at contemporary relationships between people and nature. James RobertsonBritish Wildlife It's the perfect book for dipping into and also for sitting engrossed for a couple of hours. Alan Williamshttps://tontowilliams.com/ A thought-provoking book.full of short discussions emanating from Ian's vast knowledge of birds gained through his many years as an ornithologist. Alan StewartWildlife Detective blog This is an interesting and balanced take on the current state of play in the UK, wildlife-wise, from an author who knows it as well as anyone else.a particularly engaging and fascinating read. Josh JonesBird Guides.