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Bradt Guide The Arctic
Ref: BRA012
An introduction for visitors to the birds, animals and marine life of the Arctic Ocean and its polar fringes, and a fascinating and informative armchair read. Tony Soper's expert knowledge is richly supplemented with full-colour illustrations by award-winning wildlife artist Dan Powell.
Book Reviews
"A beautifully written, engaging text by polar veteran Tony Soper describes the habits and life histories of widespread species, which have been exquisitely illustrated in watercolour."
-- WWF Arctic Bulletin
About this Destination
A barren and inhospitable region for most of the year, the Arctic is permanent home to just a home to just a handful of hardy creatures. But some the summer, the wind stirs the waters to bring minerals to the surface, nourishing the plankton that in turn attracts numerous birds and sea mammals to these shores. For just a few short months of almost endless daylight, the winter inhabitants of the Arctic fringes are joined by numerous shorebirds and waterfowl, seals and whales, all taking advantage of the abundance of food before heading south to avoid the harsh winter.
Naturalist Tony Soper became famous for his pioneering wildlife programmes with the BBC. He has spent the last ten years working his way round the wilderness islands of both polar regions. He sails as expedition leader on icebreakers and ice-hardened vessels in the Antarctic in the austral summer and in the Arctic in the northern summer.
Dan Powell is an award-winning illustrator, he was honoured as British Birds Illustrator of the Year in 1996. His work has appeared in numerous books and journals, including many publications by the RSPB on subjects ranging from parrots and dragonflies. He is happiest when out sketching in the field - especially when stuck in the middle of a bog!
£14.95
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