The Seabird’s Cry
The Lives and Loves of Puffins, Gannets and Other Ocean Voyagers
(Author) Adam NicolsonThe full story of seabirds from one of the greatest nature writers. The book looks at the pattern of their lives, their habitats, the threats they face and the passions they inspire - beautifully illustrated by Kate Boxer. WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2018 SHORTLISTED FOR THE JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING 2017 Seabirds are master navigators, thriving in the most demanding environment on earth. In this masterly book, drawing on all the most recent research, Adam Nicolson follows them to the coasts and islands of Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, and the Americas. Beautifully illustrated by Kate Boxer, The Seabird's Cry is a celebration of the wonders of the only creatures at home in the air, on land and on the sea. It also carries a warning: the number of seabirds has dropped by two-thirds since 1950. Extinction stalks the ocean and there is a danger that the grand cry of a seabird colony will this century become little but a memory.
Adam Nicolson
Adam Nicolson is a British author and journalist known for his evocative writing style and deep connection to nature and the landscape. He has written several acclaimed works, including "Sea Room," "Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History," and "The Mighty Dead: Why Homer Matters." Nicolson's writing often explores themes of history, culture, and the natural world, drawing on his own experiences and reflections to create vivid and immersive narratives. His work has had a significant impact on the genre of literary nonfiction, blending personal reflection with historical research and lyrical prose. "Sea Room" is perhaps Nicolson's most famous work, a memoir of his family's remote island in the Hebrides that showcases his talent for capturing the beauty and mystery of the natural world.
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