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In this book, Moss takes you beyond the well-trodden paths, revealing hidden wildlife havens scattered across the UK, encouraging a sense of adventure and discovery in everyday places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWild Hares and Hummingbirds\u003c\/em\u003e captures the serene beauty of the English countryside, offering a year-long observation of a small Somerset village. Through Moss's eyes, witness the seasonal rhythms and natural wonders that make rural life so enchanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Moss's books are an invitation to observe, appreciate, and protect the natural world around us. 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