NATURE OBSCURA A City's Hidden Natural World

Erica Sullivan's narration often sounds scholarly as she clearly delivers scientific or observational points about urban naturalism. Sullivan can't help sounding delighted as she recounts the author's experience sifting through green slime in search of invertebrates or turning a bug zapper into a moth light. Nature writer Brenner takes listeners on a tour of Seward Park, Puget Sound, and other sites, including her own backyard. Hummingbirds, dragonflies, and funguses are among the many life forms she considers. Listeners might not want to crawl on their garage roofs in search of moss or turn their backyards into habitats, as Brenner does. Happily, there's also advice for more timid souls who want to explore nature close to home. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2020]