THE POCKET NATURALIST

First published in 2013 as Country Wisdom

This updated edition copyright © Summersdale Publishers Ltd, 2016

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eISBN: 978-1-78372-829-9

CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

 

Introduction

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Further Reading

INTRODUCTION

The British countryside affords some of the best landscape for walking or just getting out and about. Everywhere you look you are rewarded with breathtaking views, from sweeping valleys with their patchwork of fields, stitched together with hedges, to dense ancient woodlands alive with animals and birds. Within these pages you’ll find advice on everything from how to forecast the weather by looking at cloud formations before venturing out, to tips on birdwatching and identifying flora and fauna. Each section provides an array of curious country facts and suggestions for activities and excursions to help you to get the best out of the British countryside all year round. And for those who would like to enhance their country wisdom, there is a Further Reading section which gives details of more in-depth resources.

So what are you waiting for? Have your walking boots and binoculars at the ready while you read on and let your enthusiasm take you away!