The Urban Bestiary: a Book Review from Serendipity Gardens

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Serendipity Gardens is home to several squirrels. Because it is “out in the country,” the squirrels are not a bother, just fun to watch.

I ran across this book recently on a rare visit to a bookstore. Written by Lyanda Lynn Haupt, an award-winning author, speaker, and naturalist based in Seattle, it caught my eye immediately, not only because of its interesting-looking cover, but also its title.

What is a bestiary? I wondered. And an urban bestiary to boot?

I was intrigued enough to toy with purchasing the book. I even sat down on a bookstore bench to peruse it, but in the end, I did the modern thing. I went home and ordered the Kindle version ... Read More