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The Hawk's Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty

Name: The Hawk's Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty
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Book Synopsis: A splendid and luminous celebration of one of nature’s most perfect and mysterious creatures—the hawk—from the New York Times bestselling author of the “astoundingly beautiful” (NPR) The Soul of an Octopus. When Sy Montgomery went to spend a day at falconer Nancy Cowan’s farm, home to a dozen magnificent birds of prey, it was the start of a deep love affair. Nancy allowed her to work with Jazz, a feisty, four-year-old, female Harris’s hawk with a wingspan of more than four feet. Not a pet, Jazz was a fierce predator with talons that could pierce skin and bone and yet, she was willing to work with a human to hunt. From the first moment Jazz swept down from a tree and landed on Sy’s leather gloved fist, Sy fell under the hawk’s magnetic spell. Over the next few years, Sy spent more time with these magnificent creatures, getting to know their extraordinary abilities and instincts. They are deeply emotional animals, quick to show anger and frustration, and can hold a grudge for years. But they are also loyal and intensely aware of their surroundings. In this mesmerizing account, featuring sixteen pages of gorgeous color photographs, Sy passionately and vividly reveals the wondrous world of hawks and what they can teach us about nature, life, and love.

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Discover the captivating world of hawks with "The Hawk's Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty." From the renowned author of the bestselling book "The Soul of an Octopus," comes a splendid and luminous celebration of these majestic creatures. Sy Montgomery takes you on a mesmerizing journey as she delves into the depths of her deep love affair with hawks.

Immerse yourself in the magic of falconer Nancy Cowan's farm, where a dozen magnificent birds of prey call home. Witness the fierce and awe-inspiring power of Jazz, a four-year-old female Harris's hawk. With a wingspan of over four feet, Jazz is a formidable predator capable of piercing skin and bone. Yet, she chooses to work alongside humans to hunt. Experience the thrill as Jazz sweeps down from a tree and lands on Sy's leather gloved fist, forging an indescribable connection.

Through years of dedicated observations, Sy Montgomery uncovers the extraordinary abilities and instincts of these captivating creatures. Hawks are deeply emotional animals, easily expressing anger and frustration, and even holding grudges for years. Nevertheless, their profound loyalty and acute awareness of their surroundings make them truly remarkable beings. With stunning color photographs that transport you into their world, Sy passionately reveals what hawks can teach us about nature, life, and love.

Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Get your hands on "The Hawk's Way: Encounters with Fierce Beauty" and experience the wonder and wisdom of these magnificent creatures. Unleash your curiosity and gain a new perspective on the world around you. Don't miss out on this remarkable adventure!

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