The Bird Watcher in the Shetlands, With Some Notes on Seals-and Digressions - Selous, Edmund; Smit, Joseph
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Venture to the remote and rugged Shetland Islands with Edmund Selous in "The Bird Watcher in the Shetlands: with some Notes on Seals--and Digressions." This captivating work of natural history offers a window into the avian wonders and coastal ecosystems of this unique region. Selous, a keen observer of the natural world, shares his passion for ornithology through detailed accounts of bird behavior and habitat, providing rich insights into the lives of Shetland's diverse bird population. Beyond birds, Selous turns his observant eye to the seals that inhabit these shores, offering fascinating…mehr

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Venture to the remote and rugged Shetland Islands with Edmund Selous in "The Bird Watcher in the Shetlands: with some Notes on Seals--and Digressions." This captivating work of natural history offers a window into the avian wonders and coastal ecosystems of this unique region. Selous, a keen observer of the natural world, shares his passion for ornithology through detailed accounts of bird behavior and habitat, providing rich insights into the lives of Shetland's diverse bird population. Beyond birds, Selous turns his observant eye to the seals that inhabit these shores, offering fascinating notes and observations. This book, categorized under Nature/Animals/Birds, Travel/Europe/Great Britain, and Nature/Ecosystems & Habitats/Coastal Regions & Shorelines, is a timeless exploration of the natural world. Perfect for bird watching enthusiasts and anyone drawn to the stark beauty of the Shetland Islands, this meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience Selous's insightful journey. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Edmund Selous (1857-1934) was an English naturalist and ornithologist known for his innovative approach to birdwatching and nature writing. Selous attended Sherborne School and later studied at the Zoological Society of London. However, he did not pursue a formal career in natural history, but rather dedicated himself to the observation and study of wildlife, particularly birds. Known for pioneering the practice of 'bird-watching' as a methodical field activity-eschewing ornithological collecting in favor of observation-Selous encouraged the appreciation of birds in their natural habitats. His literary contributions include 'The Bird Watcher in the Shetlands, with Some Notes on Seals-and Digressions' (1905). This influential work not only provided meticulous observations of avian life but also displayed his characteristic narrative style, which often included personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections on nature. Selous's writings were ahead of their time in that they called for a more ethical approach to studying birds, promoting conservation over the traditional collection and taxidermy that was popular in his era. His love for nature and commitment to conservation helped set the stage for modern environmental protection ideologies and bird-watching practices.