‘Ian’s enthusiasm for this place, its varied wildlife and for vultures in particular leaps off the pages. ... a good writer who brings the scenes to life… reading his observations and thoughts, particularly about vultures, will reward your investment’. Mark Avery, Standing Up for Nature

‘...this book is a great read. ...above all it’s a text that is a love affair with birds, nature and wild places. ... This is among the very best because it really is beautifully written. ... Every paragraph painted a scene well enough for me to feel the sun’s heat on my back and the ubiquitous call of hoopoes’. FatBirder

...It is superbly produced and illustrated, and is a great showcase for Ken and Vic’s dedicated fieldwork... a real benchmark publication and key reference... The watercolours are a masterstroke and really round the book off beautifully. ... I cannot recommend the book highly enough... Chris Rollie, RSPB Ring Ouzel Plan Manager

...this is a beautifully illustrated book ... and peppered with superb watercolours. ... The well written prose is often full of observation so succinctly and poetically put across...  Any birder will enjoy this book, and anyone with a serious interest in Ring Ouzels will need to refer to it often. FatBirder