Weidensaul, Scott
A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509841059
- author:
- Weidensaul, Scott
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2.7 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Wildlife,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Bird migration remains one of the most captivating natural phenomena in the world, with its global sweep and inherent ability to inspire wonder and excitement. Pulitzer Prize-shortlisted writer-ornithologist Scott Weidensaul explores the science and wonder of these majestic journeys, tracking some of the most remarkable flights undertaken by birds. Weidensaul's own voyage of discovery takes him to the storm-wracked waters of the Bering Sea, the Mediterranean, and a forgotten corner of north-east India, where he encounters the challenges faced by birds migrating to the far horizon. As our world comes increasingly under threat from the effects of climate change, these ecological miracles may provide an invaluable guide to a more sustainable future for all species. This book is a rousing and reverent story of the billions of birds that continue to head towards the horizon, despite the obstacles we have placed in their path. With its blend of science, wonder, and conservation, it offers a compelling exploration of the natural world and our place within it.
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