COTTONGRASS SUMMER

A collection of 52 essays on nature and wildlife, freighted with concern at the crisis the natural world faces, and mindful of the many aspects of our relationship with it. Among other subjects, Roy addresses the absence of calcium in upland habitats, the case for renaming the wildcat and the impact of apex predators on ecosystems. One of our most prominent advocates for rewilding, he writes with insights that stem from his close observation of the natural world and draw on six decades of experience as an ornithologist and wildlife consultant. Based in Moray in Scotland, his Wildlife Foundation of 25 years' standing is internationally recognised for its work in conservation and wildlife protection.