Otter Country
Miriam Darlington
- 20 februari 2024
- 9781959030348
Samenvatting:
A plan formed in my mind. I would explore the places in this land that hid my grail. I would spend a whole year or longer, if thats what it took, wading through marshes, hiding between mossy rocks, paddling down rivers and swimming in sea lochs; recording my journey through the seasons as I searched for wild otters.Otter CountryOver the course of a single year, Darlington takes readers on a winding expedition in pursuit of these elusive creaturesfrom her home in Devon, England, and through the wilds of Scotland, Wales, the Lake District, and the countryside of Cornwall. As shes drawn deeper into wilder habitats, trekking through changing landscapes, seasons, and weather, Darlington meets biologists, conservationists, fishing and hunting enthusiasts, and poetsenriching her understanding, admiration, and awe of the wild otter. With each encounter, she reveals the scientific, environmental, and cultural importance of this creature and the places it calls home.Otter Country: An Unexpected Adventure in the Natural World