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A Richness of Martens
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A Richness of Martens—Wildlife Tales from the Highlands
Intimate encounters with pine martens and the wildlife of Ardnamurchan
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About the Ebook
Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2019
When Les and Chris Humphreys moved to Ardnamurchan 15 years ago, little did they realise they would be sharing their home with some of Britain's most elusive and misunderstood mustelids. Amongst all the animals and birds that visit their garden, they have formed a special bond with numerous pine martens, and have studied them and a cast of other creatures at close range through direct observation and via sensor-operated cameras.
Naturalist and photographer Polly Pullar has known the Humphreys and their pine martens for many years. In this book she tells the remarkable story of the couple and their animal friends, interpolating it with natural history, anecdote and her own experiences of the wildlife of the area. The result is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a much misunderstood animal and a passionate portrait of one of Scotland's richest habitats – the oakwoods of Scotland's Atlantic seaboard.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Meet the elusive pine martens that visit one Highland garden
- Experience Polly Pullar's gift for observing wild creatures up close
- Discover the rich wildlife of one of Scotland's most beautiful peninsulas
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'Entertaining, informative and includes findings about martens that challenge previous understandings — a demonstration that you can embrace and enjoy wildlife anywhere' West Coast Review
About the Author
Polly Pullar is a field naturalist, writer, photographer and wildlife rehabilitator who grew up in Ardnamurchan. She contributes to a wide selection of publications and has written numerous books including the acclaimed A Drop in the Ocean: Lawrence MacEwen and the Isle of Muck. She is co-author of Fauna Scotica: Animals and People in Scotland.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 28 May 2020
Print Length: 224 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788850704
Format: Ebook
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