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nature lovers, and in particular, birdwatchers, are going to enjoy this book. Mr. Farnsworth takes us on his journey to various outposts to meet staff and wilderness alike. His attention to detail and humor , make the book at once personable. Just a joy to read.
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As a reader that enjoys the setting appeal this book was absolute treat! The author takes what could be just a summary of bird watching in interesting narratives and turns into a narrative in which the reader feels like they accompany him on some of his glorious hikes.
5/5 the writing style was captivating, painted a clear picture, and I couldn’t put it down. Must check out if you love nature or never leave your house.
The highly personal observations of John Siebert Farnsworth take the reader into the heart of science. His closely observed nature writing is complemented by his self-searching honesty.
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Following in the footsteps of natural history giants, such as John Muir and Thoreau, the author visits five actual research stations, working alongside the teams in the field. This is a rare glimpse into the workings and observations of natural field stations. He writes in the present: stop, see, listen, enjoy. With humor and candor, he writes of birds, insect, flora and fauna. From time to time, he goes rogue and documents personal observations as he finds them. Well written, evokes sunshine and warm breezes as you walk with him in the meadows. This is a fine addition to naturalist libraries.
This book is a great choice for anyone interested in what life might look like as a biologist involved in long-term ecological study at a variety of research stations. We get to read the author's field notes, and he makes the readers feel like they're part of the action.
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This book is beautifully written, but it can be slow. I love nature and have dedicated my life to the field of conservation, but reading about nature doesn’t do it for me. To appreciate it fully, you need to immerse yourself in it. The author does a beautiful job of describing nature if you can’t immerse yourself in it.
This is quite good, particularly if you're curious about the life of someone doing animal research in the wild. Not every page was interesting, but collectively well done. The author writes well, has good stories, and has a good sense of humor. Recommended.
Thanks very much for the ARC for review!!
This book was like stepping into a biologist's shoes, describing the everyday life from a research station, and the stunning observation of species in situ. We could feel the love, the tension, the day-to-day grind and messiness of it, the patience and the final joy when an animal finally appears. I would recommend it to any nature lover :)
*Thank you NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Funny, interesting, and incredibly charming! The idea of in situ writing was intriguing and the stories and observations were not only very entertaining but also very well written.
Highly recommendable for people enjoying books on nature!
Beautiful book full of biology related field notes written into a story. I really enjoyed the author's writing, and because I'm a biologist myself I could really relate to the stories about the research station. Highly recommended for people who are in to field work biology!
Loved this book from the very first sentence in the Foreword. I love nature and Farnsworth's writing/notes were very atmospheric and it took me right along with him in his book. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book. I definitely have a few people that would love this book.