{"title":"Charles Scott Weidensaul","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Charles Scott Weidensaul, an esteemed author within the \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e category. Weidensaul's works eloquently blend meticulous research with a profound passion for ornithology and conservation, offering readers a unique window into the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eA World on the Wing\u003c\/em\u003e, takes you on an extraordinary journey across the globe, following migratory birds and the incredible phenomena they embody. Through Weidensaul's vivid storytelling, you'll gain a newfound appreciation for these winged travellers and the challenges they face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother insightful book, \u003cem\u003eThe Return of the Oystercatcher\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intriguing dynamics of bird populations and the ecological factors influencing their resurgence. Weidensaul's narrative weaves scientific insight with compelling anecdotes, making complex subjects accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who cherish the natural world, Charles Scott Weidensaul's books are more than just informative reads; they are an invitation to explore, understand, and safeguard the wonders of nature that surround us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-world-on-the-wing","title":"A World on the Wing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A vaulting triumph of a book'\u003c\/em\u003e - Isabella Tree, author of \u003cem\u003eWilding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A master storyteller, Weidensaul communicates so much joy in the sheer act of witnessing and such exhilaration in the advances of the science behind what he sees that we are slow to grasp the extent of the ecological crisis that he outlines.' - Observer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBird migration remains perhaps the most singularly compelling natural phenomenon in the world. Nothing else combines its global sweep with its inherent ability to engender wonder and excitement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe past two decades have seen an explosion in our understanding of the almost unfathomable feats of endurance and complexity involved in bird migration - yet the science that informs these majestic journeys is still in its infancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePulitzer Prize-shortlisted writer-ornithologist Scott Weidensaul is at the forefront of this research, and \u003cem\u003eA World on the Wing\u003c\/em\u003e sees him track some of the most remarkable flights undertaken by birds. His own voyage of discovery sees him sail through the storm-wracked waters of the Bering Sea; encounter gunners and trappers in the Mediterranean; and visit a forgotten corner of north-east India, where former headhunters have turned one of the grimmest stories of migratory crisis into an unprecedented conservation success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs our world comes increasingly under threat from the effects of climate change, these ecological miracles may provide an invaluable guide to a more sustainable future for all species, including us. This is the rousing and reverent story of the billions of birds that, despite the numerous obstacles we have placed in their path, continue to head with hope to the far horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45719110287596,"sku":"9781509841059","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509841059_e6d7c9a9-4770-4b4e-ab0c-2184ba0345f5.jpg?v=1757477412"},{"product_id":"the-return-of-the-oystercatcher-by-charles-scott-weidensaul-9781035016518","title":"The Return of the Oystercatcher","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAround the world, birds have been struggling to survive. But the tide is turning. This is a story about optimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A master storyteller' - The Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Weidensaul is a superb guide to the winged marvels that share our planet' - Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the world, scientists, conservationists and ordinary people are involved in groundbreaking work to restore billions of lost birds. Together they're tackling the hollowing out of the springtime dawn chorus and the withering away of once-great migration multitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a tiny island off the coast of Maine to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and from a hereditary estate in England to a watery wilderness in Romania where Ukrainian air-raid sirens scream at night, birds' fortunes are being reversed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Return of the Oystercatcher\u003c\/em\u003e, renowned natural history writer Scott Weidensaul tells the uplifting story of that success and what it means for us and for our planet, too. Because a world that works for birds, in all their complexity of movement and ecological need, will work for everything else. Including people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with 16 pages of colour photographs and maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Scott Weidensaul's \u003cem\u003eA World on the Wing\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A gripping journey' - The New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Weidensaul offers the astonishment of birds' travels, deep concern for their populations and hope for their future' - Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Fascinating . . . The science of bird migration has reached a golden age, and we're lucky to have such a graceful guide' - Noah Strycker, author of Birding Without Borders\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47350561341676,"sku":"9781035016518","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2a15cf6ca730d3b6afb3dcc0837ad26f.jpg?v=1772538223"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/charles-scott-weidensaul.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}