The Bird Watcher in the Shetlands, with Some Notes on Seals—and Digressions
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"The Bird Watcher in the Shetlands, with Some Notes on Seals—and Digressions" by Edmund Selous is a naturalist's account written in the early 20th century. This work blends travel writing and ornithology, reflecting on the author's observations during visits to the Shetland Islands. The narrative captures the richness of bird life, particularly the behaviors of terns and gulls, interspersed with reflections on solitude and the beauty of nature. The opening of the
book establishes a vivid scene of the island, brimming with life yet imbued with a sense of solitude. Selous describes a landscape filled with the calls of terns, contrasting the lively atmosphere of the birds with his own feelings of isolation. He poignantly reflects on the interactions between the various bird species, revealing their behaviors and the complexities of their relationships, such as the way young terns respond to the presence of their parents. His observations extend beyond birds to include seals, as he sets the tone for a narrative rich in natural detail and philosophical digression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Selous, Edmund, 1857-1934 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Smit, Joseph, 1836-1929 |
| LoC No. | w06000044 |
| Title | The Bird Watcher in the Shetlands, with Some Notes on Seals—and Digressions |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds -- Scotland -- Shetland |
| Subject | Seals (Animals) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51429 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 526 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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