Pine Marten : The Secret Life of Martes martes

This book is a revelation, explaining everything you ever wanted to know about pine martens... The narrative is written from the author’s perspective as an observer, whilst being crammed full of facts, references, and over 200 remarkable accompanying photographs, focusing on pine marten behaviour. The amount of detail is incredible, yet it's a great bedtime read. -- Rowena Millar * Mammal News * The photography is a big seller here, but Dan has added to science with his study of them - you are going to gain a lot of knowledge by reading this book. -- John Miles * Bird Watching Magazine * ...hugely engaging and easy to read. In fact, I found it hard to put down! ...Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or simply curious about one of the UK’s lesser-known predators, this book offers a rewarding, insightful, and inspiring read. -- Marcus Ward * British Wildlife * What makes this book stand out is how personal it feels. You can tell how much time Dan Bagur has spent in the field, simply watching and observing these fascinating creatures. There’s so much to learn from that kind of first-hand experience, and it really shines through. -- Kat Saleiko * British Wildlife * Pine martens are a species that seem to captivate many of us despite most having never seen one in the wild... Dan's knowledge of their lives is extensive... with many useful photographs as well as QR codes linking to a series of audio recordings, this book is sure to leave readers with an even greater desire to see one of these incredible animals first hand. * Scottish Wildlife Magazine * An enchanting and approachable introduction to one of the British Isles’ most charismatic and elusive mammals... Pine Marten is a source of inspiration for anyone seeking to reconnect with the natural world, and has a place on any naturalist’s shelf—professional and amateur alike. * Genuine Mustelids * Now, he has brought together his knowledge in a new book, Pine Marten, which offers a detailed look into the life and behaviour of this rarely seen mammal. -- Lucy Johnson * Dartmoor Magazine * “They draw you into their world.” Much the same can be said very enthusiastically about Bagur’s book, which draws the reader deep into the world of the pine marten... This feeling, that you’re reading a book about pine martens not only by one of their foremost experts but by one of their biggest fans, lends a dorky enchantment to the nest-raiding bird-decapitating little darlings. -- Steve Donoghue * Open Letters Review * ...fascinating and immensely well-researched... One of the great values of a book such as Dan’s is the intimate insight it provides into a creature that, although increasing in terms of its population, is actually quite hard to see. -- Patrick Galbraith * Country Life * It was tempting to fill this review with eloquent, insightful, and enlightening quotes from one of the most engaging science books this reviewer has read in a long time... inspirational. -- Michael Scott * Conservation Biology *