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The peregrine

Book • 1967
In 'The Peregrine', J.A.

Baker recounts his decade-long fascination with peregrine falcons, condensing his observations into a single winter.

The book is a masterpiece of nature writing, blending poetic prose with a deep exploration of the natural world and the author's personal transformation.

It reflects Baker's desire to transcend human limitations and connect with the wild, as he becomes increasingly identified with the birds he observes.

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Robert Greene
as a book about a Peregrine Falcon, Werner Herzog's favorite book, that became the main story for his book on animals.
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Robert Greene
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Andrew Turbill
as one of his favorite books.
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EP 3. Listening to the Land & Bird Language with Andrew Turbill.
Mentioned by Anne Rowe as a book about a peregrine falcon.
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