Comments on: Book Review: The Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in Nature by David Haskell

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 13:01:49 +0000

In reply to Ginger Lang. Thanks so much for the suggestion, Ginger! I will definitely read this one--just the title alone intrigues me. Every time I study about trees, I find myself mesmerized by their complexity. Hope you're doing well and surviving this crazy winter okay! :-)

By: Ginger Lang

Ginger Lang — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 04:05:07 +0000

Thank you, Nancy, for your blog and the many delightful ways you help connect
me to Nature. Another excellent book to add is “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohleben and Tim Flannery.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 02:03:07 +0000

In reply to Backfire. I just looked this one up on Amazon and it's definitely going on my list. When we visited the Tower in London this past summer, we loved hearing the stories of the Ravens who live on the grounds--I never knew how intelligent they are until that visit, so I look forward to learning lots more in this book. Looking forward to seeing you next week, Mel! :-)

By: Backfire

Backfire — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 01:29:32 +0000

Mind of the Raven by Bernd Heinrich. His dedication to field studies is amazing and gives him great insight into whatever he studies.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:48:06 +0000

In reply to Smoky Scout. Oooh, I love "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek!" I have that one in the queue to review at some point. It's one of my all-time favorites! I have never read Walden but you're making me want to now. I'll bet Waldon Pond was beautiful in October! :-)

By: Smoky Scout

Smoky Scout — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 23:35:27 +0000

Annie Dillard’s “Pilgrim At Tinker Creek” is mesmerizing too. Also, in October I had the opportunity to visit and walk around Walden Pond in Vermont, and re-read the book soon after. Timeless and yet timely observations by Mr. Thoreau.