Synopsis
The new season begins. The geese return.
The arrival of huge flocks of geese in the UK is one of the most evocative and powerful harbingers of winter; a vast natural phenomenon to capture the imagination. So Stephen Rutt found when he moved to Dumfries in the autumn of 2018, coinciding with the migration of thousands of pink-footed geese who spend their winter in the Firth.Thus begins an extraordinary odyssey.
From his new surroundings in the north to the wide open spaces of his childhood home in the south, Stephen traces the lives and habits of the most common species of goose in the UK and explores the place they have in our culture, our history and, occasionally, on our festive table.
Wintering takes you on a vivid tour of the inbetween landscapes the geese inhabit, celebrating the short days, varied weathers and long nights of the season during which we share our home with these large, startling, garrulous and cooperative birds.
Praise for The Seafarers:
'A beautifully illuminating portrait of lives lived largely on the wing and at sea - Julian Hoffman, author of Irreplaceable and The Small Heart of Things
A beguiling, lyrical book, but also a poignant one - BBC Wildlife Magazine
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À propos de l?auteur
Stephen Rutt is a birder, freelance nature writer and book reviewer whose work has appeared in Earthlines Magazine, Zoomorphic, The Harrier, Surfbirds, BirdGuides and The East Anglian Daily Times.
His first book, the award-winning The Seafarers, was born during the seven months he spent at the bird observatory on North Ronaldsay in the Orkneys. He lives in Dumfries
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## This book is classified as NEW. This is the 2019 Edition. The book was first published in 2019. The dust jacket is full colour, with a flock of geese flying across in formation, thick psper usrd for dust jacket, the books covering is a dark blue linen. Six variety have their own chapter. ________________________________________ READ ON: For more information ________________________________________ Wintering: A Season with Geese is Stephen Rutt's reflective, closely observed account of a winter spent tracing the lives, movements, and character of the geese that arrive in Britain each year from the Arctic and sub Arctic. Blending natural history, travel writing, and personal reflection, Rutt follows several species across the landscapes they inhabit, from the windswept coasts of Scotland and the Solway Firth to the flat expanses of East Anglia and the quieter estuaries of the south. His approach is patient and immersive, shaped by long hours in hides, on shorelines, and in open fields, watching the behaviour of birds that are often familiar in outline yet poorly understood in their complexity. The book explores the rhythms of migration, the challenges faced by geese in a changing climate, and the ways in which these birds have become woven into the cultural and ecological fabric of the British winter. Rutt writes with a naturalist's precision and a traveller's sense of place, describing the distinctive qualities of each species he encounters: the pink footed geese that arrive in vast, murmuring flocks; the barnacle geese whose migrations link Britain to Svalbard; the brent geese that move along the coastlines in tight, purposeful groups; and the greylags and white fronted geese whose histories reflect both wild origins and centuries of human interaction. He pays close attention to the sounds, flight patterns, feeding habits, and social structures of these birds, showing how each species carries its own story of survival, adaptation, and long-distance endurance. The book also explores the landscapes themselves, from saltmarsh and mudflat to farmland and estuary, emphasising how winter light, weather, and geography shape the experience of watching geese and understanding their world. Alongside the natural history, Rutt reflects on the personal significance of winter and the act of paying attention to the natural world during a season often associated with retreat and stillness. His writing is grounded in the idea that winter is not a dormant period but a time of movement, arrival, and quiet resilience. He considers the pressures facing geese today, including habitat loss, shifting migration routes, and the broader uncertainties created by environmental change. Yet the book remains rooted in the immediate, lived experience of field observation: the sudden lift of a flock into the air, the low calls drifting across a cold morning, and the sense of connection that comes from watching a species whose life is shaped by distances far beyond the human scale. Wintering is both a portrait of geese and a meditation on the value of slowing down, looking closely, and recognising the richness of the natural world during the darker months of the year. It offers a thoughtful, atmospheric account of winter landscapes and the birds that animate them, appealing to readers interested in nature writing, ornithology, seasonal observation, and the quiet rewards of patient attention. As a contemporary work of British natural history, it stands as a careful, well crafted contribution to the literature of place, migration, and the enduring presence of wild geese in the winter imagination. ________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please note that free shipping applies to UK orders only. For a shipping quote, kindly contact us via AbeBooks using the "Contact the Seller" option, and we will be happy to provide a confirmed cost. ________________________________________. N° de réf. du vendeur MMNF-437-nonfict
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