Life at the Edge (häftad, eng)

Life at the Edge by Ken Crossan is a beautifully illustrated natural history book celebrating the dramatic coastline of Caithness in the far north of Scotland. Through stunning photography and engaging commentary, the book captures the raw beauty, diverse wildlife, and unique habitats found along 147 miles of one of Britain’s most remote and windswept coasts.Exploring five key coastal habitats — harbours, seas, beaches and dunes, sea cliffs and stacks, and rocky shorelines — the book offers a fascinating insight into the wildlife and plant life that survive and thrive in this harsh maritime environment.

Readers encounter towering seabird colonies nesting on ancient sandstone cliffs, otters hunting close to shore, orcas cutting through northern waters, and rare coastal plants such as the Scottish primrose flourishing among the dunes and links.Blending coastal geology, Scottish wildlife, and environmental storytelling, Life at the Edge reveals how tides, weather, and erosion have shaped Caithness into one of the world’s great natural landscapes.

Richly detailed and visually striking, it is an essential book for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, walkers, and anyone passionate about Scotland’s coastal heritage.Perfect for readers interested in Scottish natural history, coastal wildlife, seabirds, marine life, and landscape photography, Life at the Edge offers an immersive journey into the untamed beauty of the Caithness coastline.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	320 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Porto Press Ltd
Utgivningsdatum	2025-06-04
ISBN	9781849955980