The Scottish Ospreys: From Extinction To Survival
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Against the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, The Scottish Ospreys: From Extinction to Survival chronicles one of the most remarkable wildlife conservation stories of the twentieth century — the near-disappearance and triumphant return of the osprey to Britain's skies. Philip Brown, drawing on meticulous field research and intimate knowledge of the species, documents the painstaking efforts of conservationists, gamekeepers, and volunteers who stood watch over nest sites and battled relentless persecution to give this magnificent bird of prey a second chance. The narrative is vivid and urgent, carrying readers from the bleak years of extinction through to the landmark breeding seasons at Loch Garten that captivated a nation. Brown writes with the precision of a naturalist and the passion of an advocate, presenting not merely a record of ornithological data but a compelling argument for the power of human determination in reversing environmental loss. With a foreword by George Waterston, the celebrated Scottish naturalist whose own efforts were instrumental in the osprey's recovery, the book carries the weight of lived experience and genuine expertise. Broader themes of habitat destruction, public engagement with wildlife, and the fragile politics of conservation run throughout, making this an essential text for anyone who has ever looked skyward and wondered what wonders we risk losing — and what we might yet save.
Author: Philip Brown
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Heinemann
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Against the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, The Scottish Ospreys: From Extinction to Survival chronicles one of the most remarkable wildlife conservation stories of the twentieth century — the near-disappearance and triumphant return of the osprey to Britain's skies. Philip Brown, drawing on meticulous field research and intimate knowledge of the species, documents the painstaking efforts of conservationists, gamekeepers, and volunteers who stood watch over nest sites and battled relentless persecution to give this magnificent bird of prey a second chance. The narrative is vivid and urgent, carrying readers from the bleak years of extinction through to the landmark breeding seasons at Loch Garten that captivated a nation. Brown writes with the precision of a naturalist and the passion of an advocate, presenting not merely a record of ornithological data but a compelling argument for the power of human determination in reversing environmental loss. With a foreword by George Waterston, the celebrated Scottish naturalist whose own efforts were instrumental in the osprey's recovery, the book carries the weight of lived experience and genuine expertise. Broader themes of habitat destruction, public engagement with wildlife, and the fragile politics of conservation run throughout, making this an essential text for anyone who has ever looked skyward and wondered what wonders we risk losing — and what we might yet save.