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The village of Mark on the Somerset Levels is a watery wonderland, rich in wildlife: rooks and roe deer; sparrows and snowdrops; buzzards, badgers and butterflies; the iconic brown hare and the spectacular hummingbird hawk-moth. This title is both the story of a small corner of the West Country and a celebration of the natural world.

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Delightful, soothing and informative * Daily Mail *
An enchanting book, Wild Hares and Hummingbirds is a combination of celebration for what is and regret for what is passing. It is elegiac * Daily Express *
An enchanting month-by-month guide to "the natural history of an English village". As richly evocative of January as of June, Moss captures the flora and the fauna of his Somerset home with a grace and charm to warm the coldest winter night * Independent *
[A] charmingly produced book…readers are in the hands of an expert -- Steven Barfiel * The Lady *
This engaging account…should spark interest in country-dwellers and provide a transporting read for townies. In his placid style, Moss is profoundly informative -- Christopher Hirst * Independent *

Wild Hares and Hummingbirds

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    A Paperback / softback by Stephen Moss

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Vintage
      Published 2 August 2012
      ISBN-13 9780099552468
      978-0099552468
      ISBN-10 0099552469
      Also in:
      Natural History The countryside, country life: general interest Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest Not Just Books Stationery

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The village of Mark on the Somerset Levels is a watery wonderland, rich in wildlife: rooks and roe deer; sparrows and snowdrops; buzzards, badgers and butterflies; the iconic brown hare and the spectacular hummingbird hawk-moth. This title is both the story of a small corner of the West Country and a celebration of the natural world.

      Trade Review
      Delightful, soothing and informative * Daily Mail *
      An enchanting book, Wild Hares and Hummingbirds is a combination of celebration for what is and regret for what is passing. It is elegiac * Daily Express *
      An enchanting month-by-month guide to "the natural history of an English village". As richly evocative of January as of June, Moss captures the flora and the fauna of his Somerset home with a grace and charm to warm the coldest winter night * Independent *
      [A] charmingly produced book…readers are in the hands of an expert -- Steven Barfiel * The Lady *
      This engaging account…should spark interest in country-dwellers and provide a transporting read for townies. In his placid style, Moss is profoundly informative -- Christopher Hirst * Independent *

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