Edmund Selous

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Bird Watching (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

If life is, as some hold it to be, a vast melancholy ocean over which ships more or less sorrow-laden continually pass and ply, yet there lie here and there upon it isles of consolation on to which we may step out and for a time forget the winds and waves. One of these we may call Bird-isle-the island of watching and being entertained by the habits and humours of birds-and upon this one, for with the others I have here nothing to do, I will straightway land, inviting such as may care to, to follow me. I will speak of birds only, or almost only, as I have seen them, and I must hope that this plan, which is the only one I have found myself able to follow, will be accepted as an apology for the absence of much which, not having seen but only read of, I therefore say nothing about. Also, if I sometimes here record what has long been known and noted as though I were making a discovery, I trust that this, too, will be forgiven me, for, in fact, whenever I have watched a bird and seen it do anything at all-anything, that is, at all salient-that is just how I have felt. Perhaps, indeed, the best way to make discoveries of this sort is to have the idea that one is doing so. One looks with the soul in the eyes then, and so may sometimes pick up some trifle or other that has not been noted before.

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Edmund Selous (1857-1934) was a distinguished British naturalist and ornithologist, whose contributions to the field of birdwatching continue to resonate within the avian enthusiast community. Born in London, Selous developed an unparalleled passion for the natural world, dedicating much of his life to the observation and documentation of bird behavior. His observational prowess is perhaps best encapsulated in his seminal work, 'Bird Watching' (1901), which is deemed one of the early efforts to study birds in their natural habitat without causing them disturbance. This pioneering book vaulted Selous to prominence in the realm of ethological studies and showcased his advocacy for what eventually became known as birdwatching. Characterized by a meticulous and patient approach to natural observation, Selous's literary style married the precision of scientific inquiry with the eloquence and accessibility necessary to engage a lay audience. His contribution to the field and literature of birdwatching is marked by his descriptive prowess, enabling readers to vividly envision the scenes he so scrupulously recorded. Throughout his expansive career, Selous maintained a strong ethos of conservation and education, themes that frequented his writings and lectures. His influence on subsequent generations of birdwatchers and conservationists has solidified his legacy as not only a meticulous documentarian of bird life but also as a seminal figure in fostering public appreciation for the natural world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand
• Seitenzahl: 364
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783748169116
• Artikelnr.: 54528999