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New Book - Publication Day - The Cuckoo Calls the Year by Pete Stroh

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New Book - Publication Day - The Cuckoo Calls the Year by Pete Stroh
Congratulations to Pete Stroh on the publication day of his new book, The Cuckoo Calls the Year.

The book inspires an appreciation of the plants, birds and other wildlife thriving close to home. It shares his optimistic outlook when spending a year walking around his local area. It is a reminder amidst the stories of environmental damage and decline, that in places, if you look closely, there is an abundance nature thriving on your doorstep!

Beautiful artwork illustrates each chapter opening, as well as the jacket by the talented Carry Akroyd. A must-read book for nature lovers, walkers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Ravens and a Hen Harrier filmed by Steve Wright author of Wild Enthusiasm, a book on how to plan a British safari

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Ravens and a Hen Harrier filmed by Steve Wright author of Wild Enthusiasm, a book on how to plan a British safari

The two Raven chicks spotted by Steve Wright at Marine Drive, Douglas, Isle of Man. I was slightly distracted though when a Hen Harrier flew over my head.

Common Ravens build their nests on tall structures like cliffs and towers and often reuse the same nests or nest sites each year. They usually nest in the spring, and both parents work together over several months to raise a single brood of up to seven chicks.

Ravens build rather large, untidy nests, but their eggs are beautiful and often uniquely patterned. The young birds mature slowly and may spend several months in association with their parents after leaving the nest.

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Enjoy wildlife closer to home says author Steve Wright, who's book is out now: Wild Enthusiasm, A British Safari

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Enjoy wildlife closer to home says author Steve Wright, who's book is out now: Wild Enthusiasm, A British Safari
Enjoy wildlife closer to home says author Steve Wright, who's book is out now: Wld Enthusiasm, A British Safari

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Everything you want to know about ... THE HARE

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Everything you want to know about ... THE HARE

A thorough and enjoyable natural history of The Hare, an illusive and much loved species. 

This book is all you need to know all abut the ways of the hare, its behaviour, distribution, interaction with humans through history and survival.

With 230 stunning colour photographs, by talented wildlife photographer David Mason, include pictures of hare behaviour never caught on camera before. This is a book that is informative and beautiful to look at. 

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Everything you want to know about... THE SWAN

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Everything you want to know about... THE SWAN
The Swan is a book to delight and educate, it is comprehensive, full of facts, and very nice to look at, with 190 colour photographs.

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