Wild Treasures is a beautifully observed book by a wildlife photographer, on her close encounters with native wildlife in the Cornish countryside and by the coast. Over a year, get up close to all the creatures, with Hannah as your expert guide.
She regularly rises early each morning to go catch site of a creature to appear among a hedgerow, scurrying across open fields or taking flight across towering cliffs and sandy beaches. In these brief moments, she is able to see and capture animal behaviour, that the general public may not get to witness.
One thing I love most is the changing seasons. An old oak sheds its acorns on the forest floor, while wildflowers begin to bloom in early spring. We follow the clock of the natural world. The wildlife know this too. The chiffchaff and the cuckoo are the first to announce the spring season as they welcome it in with their song. And the grey seal pupping season (coupled with the arrival of redwings) signify the return of the autumn and winter months.
In this book, the author shares her incredible stories and beautiful photographs, along with often funny meetings with Cornwall’s wildlife through the seasons. From brown hares in spring to watching an otter cub hunt in winter wetlands, she even witnesses the unique bioluminescence of a glow-worm in summer. A remarkable diary and informative celebration of Cornish creatures.
Wild adventures found on every page! Her words both glue you to the story, but also encourage you to get your boots on and find these precious spectacles for yourself. Megan McCubbin
about the author
Hannah Stitfall is a wildlife presenter, who has presented on BBC Earth and Radio 4. She’s also a regular digital presenter on Winterwatch and Springwatch. She also leads seasonal wildlife watching safaris in Cornwall.
