The Peregrine

By J.A. Baker

J.A. Baker’s The Peregrine is a celebrated work of nature writing that chronicles his obsessive pursuit of two peregrine falcons across eastern England’s fenlands over the course of several months. Combining meticulous observation with lyrical prose, Baker captures the birds’ movements, hunting, and behavior in vivid detail while documenting his own profound transformation, as his sense of self gradually dissolves into an intense identification with the fierce, alien consciousness of the hawk. The result is a haunting and beautifully written account of both the natural world and a remarkable inner metamorphosis.

2004; paperback; 5.25" x 8"; 208 pages; ISBN: 9781590171332.