"Wild treasures abound in this absolutely gorgeous ‘love-letter’ to Cornwall and the wild and plant life found there."
Wild treasures abound in this absolutely gorgeous ‘love-letter’ to Cornwall and the wild and plant life found there. Author Hannah Stitfall, wildlife presenter and zoologist, is wonderfully enthusiastic and positive, even when covered in mud or without the camera shot she waited hours for. Often out with her dog and willing to brave all weathers, early hours or late nights, Hannah’s stories of the countryside and wildlife surrounding her in Cornwall are magical. Her satisfaction and excitement of her encounters is palatable as she explains: “When a wild species captures a person’s heart it leaves them changed forever. A deep-rooted connection with the natural world is something that never leaves you”. I loved walking through the changing seasons with her, revisiting her memories and experiencing the varied species she photographs. Being able to connect the stories of the capture of the photo to then see the beauty of the animal or bird added an extra dimension and allowed me to view some very familiar animals in a new light. I came to see Hannah as a detective of wildlife encounters, willing to investigate, to use her knowledge to track and locate, hide and wait, and it was lovely to see that on the occasions when her experience didn’t pay off, she was happy to just soak up her surroundings. A rewarding and beautiful read, Wild Treasures sings with the joy of experiencing nature and wildlife. This LoveReading Star Book is a delight, and comes as highly recommended by our team.
| Primary Genre | Nature and the natural world: general interest |
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