A Buzz in the Meadow

(Author) Dave Goulson
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From the author of the Samuel Johnson Prize-shortlisted Sunday Times bestseller A Sting in the Tale In 2003 Dave Goulson bought a derelict farm in the heart of rural France, together with 33 acres of surrounding meadow. Over the course of a decade, he created a place for his beloved bumblebees to thrive along with myriad insects of every kind. In this book you will learn how a deathwatch beetle finds its mate, about the importance of houseflies, why butterflies have spots on their wings, about dragonfly sex, bed-bugs and wasps. But it is also a wake-up call, urging us to cherish and protect life on earth in all its forms. A Buzz in the Meadow is a captivating look at our natural world and a call to arms for nature-lovers everywhere. 'Glorious' The Times 'Captivating' Independent

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Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
291
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099597698
Publish year:
2015
Publish date:
April 23, 2015

Dave Goulson

Dave Goulson is a British biologist and author known for his groundbreaking work on bumblebees and their conservation. His accessible writing style in books like "A Sting in the Tale" has helped raise awareness about the importance of pollinators and the threats they face. Goulson's work has made significant contributions to literature on wildlife conservation.

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