Creatures of the Night: A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain

Step into the moon‑lit wetlands of western Britain, where the author blends gentle storytelling with a keen scientific eye. Through the eyes of an observant fisherman, you’ll meet otters slipping through river currents, shy water‑voles rustling in reed beds, and the quiet rituals of night‑time predators. Each vignette feels like a walk beside a quiet stream, the prose echoing the soft rush of water and the rustle of alder leaves.

Interwoven with vivid photogravures, the chapters unfold like journal entries, capturing seasonal changes from autumn salmon runs to spring floods. The narrative pauses to reflect on the relationships between villagers, hunters, and the creatures that share their landscape, revealing a deep respect for the fragile balance of rural life. Listeners will find themselves drawn into the hush of twilight, hearing the subtle sounds that signal a world alive beyond the road.