Richard Nairn is an ecologist and writer who has published six previous books. This is the third volume of his memoirs, which also include the acclaimed titles Wild Woods (2020) an...view moreRichard Nairn is an ecologist and writer who has published six previous books. This is the third volume of his memoirs, which also include the acclaimed titles Wild Woods (2020) and Wild Shores (2022). He has a master’s degree in zoology, has previously worked as a nature reserve warden and was the first Director of BirdWatch Ireland. He is known for making complex subjects accessible and entertaining for a broad readership while earning praise from scientists for meticulous research.view less