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Discover the living wonders of Britain's lakes and rivers, told through a naturalist’s careful, curious eyes.
This accessible volume surveys the creatures and plants that inhabit freshwater habitats, from shy mammals to busy aquatic life. Rich with practical observations and grounded in year‑spanning field notes, it invites readers to notice the everyday drama unfolding along shorelines, creeks, and marshes.
In these pages you’ll find detailed glimpses of familiar favorites like the water‑shrew, the otter, and the water‑vole, plus notes on fish, insects, mollusks, and aquatic plants. The author blends practical fieldcraft with natural history, sharing how quiet observation can reveal habits, food sources, and seasonal behavior. There are lively anecdotes, too, about marsh birds and river life, set against Sussex landscapes and other southern realms.What you’ll experience
- Hands‑on observations from long observation walks, including tips on moving quietly to study wildlife.
- Descriptions of habitats, common freshwater species, and how they interact with their environment.
- Context on plants and marsh life that shape and support river and lake ecosystems.
- Short, approachable explanations of how different animals and plants fit into the broader water world.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a beautifully descriptive account of the wildlife that can be found in lakes, rivers, and seas, focusing particularly on mammals, aquatic birds, insects, and fish. It acts as a comprehensive guide to over 100 British species, featuring detailed information on their habitat, feeding habits, mating seasons, and physical characteristics. The author draws on decades of experience as a conservationist and biologist, providing remarkable detail and a wealth of expert knowledge that will fascinate and inform anyone interested in the natural world around them. Combining scientific study with personal observation, the author interweaves life histories of specific creatures with expert commentary on a range of topics, from the vulnerability of otters and the clever behaviors of kingfishers to the important role that water-dwelling creatures play in the sustenance of our planet. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330139288_0
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