A Scurry of Squirrels

A Scurry of Squirrels—Nurturing The Wild

Wildlife wisdom and nature's lessons for nurturing the wild

About the Ebook

Polly Pullar has had a passion for red squirrels since childhood. As a wildlife rehabilitator, she knows the squirrel on a profoundly personal level and has hand-reared numerous litters of orphan kits, eventually returning them to the wild.

In this book she shares her experiences and love for the squirrel and explores how our perceptions have changed. Heavily persecuted until the 1960s, it has since become one of the nation's most adored mammals. But we are now racing against time to ensure its long-term survival in an ever-changing world.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Polly's Perthshire farm, where she works continuously to encourage wildlife great and small, she highlights how nature can, and indeed will, recover if only we give it a chance. In just two decades, her efforts have brought spectacular results, and numerous squirrels and other animals visit her wild farm every day.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Learn how to support Scotland's wildlife and wild spaces
• Discover the beauty and behaviour of creatures that share our landscape
• Explore conservation principles through engaging wildlife observation
• Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher

Reviews

'A delight — part history, part natural history, and part memoir, written in Polly Pullar's compelling and always readable style. It will appeal to anyone captivated by one of Britain's favourite wild creatures' Stephen Moss, author and naturalist

'A charming, engrossing story — a treat for animal lovers and a tribute to the healing power of nature' The Herald

'A very personal tale of paradise lost and hope that it can be regained' BBC Countryfile

'It's the storytelling that really sings here — the squirrels in particular will capture your heart' Rewilding Magazine

About the Author

Polly Pullar is a conservationist, naturalist, writer and photographer specialising in wildlife and countryside matters. She is also a wildlife rehabilitator. She contributes to numerous publications including The Scots Magazine, Scottish Field, Scottish Wildlife, BBC Wildlife & The People’s Friend.). She lives on a small farm in Highland Perthshire, surrounded by an extensive menagerie.

Publication Details

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Publication Date: 01 July 2021

Print Length: 240 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781788854658

Format: Ebook

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