SECRET LIFE OF A WOODLAND HABITAT

The nature writer, artist and photographer shows the beauty of the natural world and encourages people to protect it and demonstrates her in-depth knowledge of woodlands including folklore elements. Here photos complement her words perfectly with close-up glossy colour images of jays and robins, moss and lichen, trees and squirrels and deer and the swollen-thighed flower beetle in iridescent green. For each season of the year she covers mammals and insects, birds, flora and fauna, beautiful butterflies like the Purple Emperor, summer flowers, peacocks and red kites. Search for fairytale mushrooms and understand at the same time why they are essential to our environment. Discover the science, history and folklore associated with the oak, ash and birch, and be humbled by the importance of our interconnected ecosystem. A most relaxing quality read. 128 quality pages, 17.15 x 24.13cm.