The Long Spring: Tracking the Arrival of Spring Through Europe - Hardcover

Rose, Laurence

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9781472936677: The Long Spring: Tracking the Arrival of Spring Through Europe
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ISBN 10: 1472936671 ISBN 13: 9781472936677
Publisher: Bloomsbury Natural History, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring the wildlife, places, traditions, culture, and personalities associated with spring throughout Europe, and introducing readers to cultural, scientific, and historical research and his recollections of 30 years of continental travel, Laurence Rose paints a vivid picture of one of the world's most significant and beautiful natural phenomena: spring.

Laurence begins his journey in the first week of February, arriving in southern Spain with the storks that herald the beginning of Europe's spring on San Blas Day. Swallows, cranes and, later on, wild swans are his constant companions as he journeys his way north through Spain, France, and the UK, eventually crossing over to Sweden, Finland, and Norway before finally reaching the Arctic Circle four months later.

While on the road, Laurence follows live data from satellites tracking birds as well as other indicators of spring. Throughout his travels, he meets people living closely with nature. He also encounters new behaviours, such as cranes wintering in France, and explores how they link to climate change.

The further north he travels, the more unpredictable the events of spring become. At the end of his journey, Laurence reflects on what he has learned, as the long Arctic days stretch out into 24 hours of daylight.

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About the Author

LAURENCE ROSE is a naturalist and conservationist whose work has ranged from creating urban greenspace to advocating global treaties. He has worked for the RSPB in roles as diverse as nature reserve management, international capacity building and community engagement. Laurence is also active in the arts, as a creator, curator and administrator, often working with artists inspired by nature.

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Publisher
Bloomsbury Natural History
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1472936671
ISBN 13 
9781472936677
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
272
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