The Seabird's Cry: The Lives and Loves of the Planet's Great Ocean Voyagers Hardcover – February 6, 2018

The book far exceeded my expectations. This brilliant author pulls together history, literature, avian biology, and geography unlike anything I’ve read. Nicholson’s genius as a writer is unsurpassed.Five Stars for me!

I like this book, published in 2018. It has the feel of being an older, quality book, even though 2018 is only yesterday. It has black and white photos and is printed on off-white paper that gives the impression of having been around for a while.So, the book has personality; and it gives insight into the personalities of the birds, too, of course. For example, in Chapter 1, Fulmar, author Adam Nicolson introduces the male fulmar, #1568, monogamous for 11 years as of 2012 when scientists put a geolocation device on him and followed his epic 13-day feeding journey from his nest on the island of Eynhallow to the mid-Atlantic and back again to his nest and mate, and to the egg he and his mate were then brooding.From page 357 to page 388 there are endnotes for the various chapters, which are named according to the particular bird being discussed in each chapter. And there is also an index at the end, pages 389 to 400.So it's a fascinating book to read, as well as one to keep for reference.

superb book-- probes deeply the science of birds, people, nature and life.one of the best deepest books I've read in years. changes deeply your understanding of birds, intelligence etc,really , a most impressive book and shows what a humanist can do linking a science topic with great knowledge of literature and history and the classics back to ancients. A true cp Snow marriage. everyone should read.A deeper book than the other one on birds, though that is also excellent, more on the science of what we know, less on what i means, while this one asks both

Adam Nicholson is a master at creating images of the lives of the birds. Each species profiled becomes indelibly embedded in your mind and heart. As a resident of the West Coast of California I have an opportunity to see some birds from the beach and on excursions to the Farallon Islands or farther away from the shore and I will never forget the first sight of an albatross. Nicholson takes you to the rookeries where life and death battles happen every hour, describing with clarity the lives of these wonderful birds.

One of the best books I have ever read, really interesting and well written not just about birds but about how our planet is changing due to climate change and man. I have a completely new regard and view on migrating birds. I ordered some more to send to friends. I couldn’t put it down.

A delightful book that was delivered quickly and in great condition by this superb seller.

Wonderful book - so well written and descriptive- one of those rare books that brings you right into a subject and makes it fascinating in ways you never thought possible. Writers like Adam Nicolson do much to help the plight of our wonderful but often not well known wildlife - the seabirds

Superb writing. If you have any feeling for the ravages of man, this will heighten your awareness and bring you to tears. Having seen the Layson Albatross up close, this reminded me of how docile they appear to be but reveals the true nature behind their existence. His descriptions are riveting.

I liked the dedicated chapters on various birds. I enjoyed that the historical and sometimes social context was given where relevant. I would have liked better maps giving more detail on the movements of each bird that might have been included within each chapter rather than at the beginning of the book.An excellent read and really not much negative feedback to be given. Perhaps what might have helped the book is some practical suggestions on ways that the reader could help to improve the plight of our seabirds.