The Bird of Light

Here is an evocative, closely observed portrait of terns, as the noted naturalist John Hay has watched these "tirelessly flying, excitable, vulnerable birds" for years on Cape Cod. Celebrating their beauty, Hay describes all aspects of the birds' lives, from threats by enemies (including human beings' neglect of the environment) to mating rituals, the wild tumult of a crowded nesting site, and their long-range migrations.

About the author

John Hay (1915-2011) was the author of The Run, The Undiscovered Country, The Immortal Wilderness, and other books on nature.

Summary

"Joy Hay is one of our very best essayists on the natural world, and The Bird of Light is a fine example of his work."-Peter Matthiessen

Product details

• Authors: John Hay
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.1993
• EAN: 9780393310016
• ISBN: 978-0-393-31001-6
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 180 g
• Subject: Guides > Nature