Peregrine

Peregrine

by J. A. Baker

New York Review of Books · 2004 · 208 pages

J.A. Baker spent a single winter in the English fens, not just observing, but attempting to merge his consciousness with the peregrine falcons he tracked. This classic of nature writing chronicles his obsessive quest, detailing the birds' predatory lives with stark, lyrical prose. As Baker’s own identity recedes, replaced by the alien perspective of the hawk, the reader experiences a profound and disquieting transformation. It's a haunting, immersive journey for anyone drawn to the wild and the mysteries of perception.

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