Time to Stare

norfolkcoast · #1 (**permalink**) 18-05-2006, 11:09 PM

Hi
I have seen a lot of very reviews in various wildlife magazines of a book called "Time to Stare: Wildlife in a corner of Britain" by Ray Armstrong and I was wondering if anyone has this book or has seen a copy of it?
There is not a copy in my local bookshop to view but by all accounts it is a "must have book" for all wildlife enthusiasts with some excellent photos in it. I will probably end up purchasing a copy through curiosity but if you have seen or read it I would be interested to know what it is like?

Beryl · #2 (**permalink**) 18-05-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by norfolkcoast

Hi
I have seen a lot of very reviews in various wildlife magazines of a book called "Time to Stare: Wildlife in a corner of Britain" by Ray Armstrong and I was wondering if anyone has this book or has seen a copy of it?
There is not a copy in my local bookshop to view but by all accounts it is a "must have book" for all wildlife enthusiasts with some excellent photos in it. I will probably end up purchasing a copy through curiosity but if you have seen or read it I would be interested to know what it is like?

Here is a web site that sells it
http://www.gwales.com/goto/biblio/en/0954572661/
Beryl

Wild-Woman · #3 (**permalink**) 19-05-2006, 06:47 AM

Hey- Another new member. Welcome to WAB norfolkcoast. Er.......where you from? ww:-)

norfolkcoast · #4 (**permalink**) 19-05-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Beryl

Here is a web site that sells it
http://www.gwales.com/goto/biblio/en/0954572661/
Beryl

Hi Beryl

Thanks very much for the link. I have a feeling that the book features the Wye Valley.

I will have to buy a copy and report back!

norfolkcoast · #5 (**permalink**) 19-05-2006, 09:01 PM

Hi WW
Thank you very much for the welcome. I live on the lovely North Norfolk coast and wouldn't swap it for the World!

Alan · #6 (**permalink**) 19-05-2006, 10:19 PM

Hello norfolkcoast, welcome to the site

North Norfolks a nice place, please post some pics if you can.

rlchew · #7 (**permalink**) 19-05-2006, 10:49 PM

Hello norfolkcoast from the North Norfolk coast!

I know your area very well being a frequent visitor up there from Essex.

Welcome to WAB!

I had not heard of the book you mention but it does sound like one to consider getting hold of.

Richard

norfolkcoast · #8 (**permalink**) 20-05-2006, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan

Hello norfolkcoast, welcome to the site

North Norfolks a nice place, please post some pics if you can.

Hi
Will post some pics but better not make them too good otherwise everyone will be moving here!

norfolkcoast · #9 (**permalink**) 20-05-2006, 01:55 PM

Hi
Thanks for the welcome.
From the home of the big sky

norfolkcoast · #10 (**permalink**) 20-05-2006, 01:59 PM

Hi Richard

Thanks for the welcome.

Don't tell too many people how good it is up here otherwise they will all be venturing up to North Norfolk!

I have ordered a copy of the book so will report back when I receive it.

From the home of the big sky!

Mark43 · #11 (**permalink**) 20-05-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by norfolkcoast

Hi Richard

Thanks for the welcome.

Don't tell too many people how good it is up here otherwise they will all be venturing up to North Norfolk!

I have ordered a copy of the book so will report back when I receive it.

From the home of the big sky!

I shall be venturing up on the 14th June for another bird bash.

Hope the kettle will be on.

Welcome to WAB.

Boddie · #12 (**permalink**) 20-05-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by norfolkcoast

Hi
I have seen a lot of very reviews in various wildlife magazines of a book called "Time to Stare: Wildlife in a corner of Britain" by Ray Armstrong and I was wondering if anyone has this book or has seen a copy of it?
There is not a copy in my local bookshop to view but by all accounts it is a "must have book" for all wildlife enthusiasts with some excellent photos in it. I will probably end up purchasing a copy through curiosity but if you have seen or read it I would be interested to know what it is like?

I had the same problem with a title I was trying to locate

Fly fishing by J.R. Hartley

Mark43 · #13 (**permalink**) 20-05-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Boddie

I had the same problem with a title I was trying to locate

Fly fishing by J.R. Hartley

It's here

http://www.dustybooks.co.uk/hartley-...FQ1iQgodjlkzFw

Boddie · #14 (**permalink**) 20-05-2006, 02:48 PM

Thanks for trying but thats the wrong J.R. Hartley

norfolkcoast · #15 (**permalink**) 23-05-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by norfolkcoast

Hi
I have seen a lot of very reviews in various wildlife magazines of a book called "Time to Stare: Wildlife in a corner of Britain" by Ray Armstrong and I was wondering if anyone has this book or has seen a copy of it?
There is not a copy in my local bookshop to view but by all accounts it is a "must have book" for all wildlife enthusiasts with some excellent photos in it. I will probably end up purchasing a copy through curiosity but if you have seen or read it I would be interested to know what it is like?

Hi again

I managed to find a copy of Time to Stare in a neighbouring Town and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by it. The photography is simply stunning and apparently it has taken the Author 25 years to compile this collection, I don't think I could have been as patient as that! I think what struck me about the pictures is that all the photos were taken within a couple of miles of his house which really demonstrates the variety of wildlife that can be seen in a small area.

Although the photography makes the book look attractive (it looks nice on my coffee table!), its actually quite a good read as well. I have read a few pages so far and some of his anecdotes really do take you through all the emotions, especially the one of Ollie the Song Thrush. I won't spoil it for you in case you wish to read the book but it is a bit of a tear-jerker!

From the home of the big sky

nightshade · #16 (**permalink**) 23-05-2006, 08:53 PM

Welcome to you Norfolkcoast,(any chance of shortening the name),the coast is a lovely place never saw much inland

FungiJohn · #17 (**permalink**) 24-05-2006, 09:59 AM

Hi norfolkcoast and a warm welcome to WAB
John

nightshade · #18 (**permalink**) 24-05-2006, 12:03 PM

Time to Stare review ;http://www.wildlife-gardening.co.uk/reviews.htm

paulthomas · #19 (**permalink**) 24-05-2006, 05:23 PM

I'm going to have to get that book

norfolkcoast · #20 (**permalink**) 24-05-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nightshade

Welcome to you Norfolkcoast,(any chance of shortening the name),the coast is a lovely place never saw much inland

Thanks for the welcome and also the link to the review.

You are right with the name, I should shorten it as I shouldn't be biased towards the coast when there are so many nice inland areas i.e Holt, Norfolk Broads, Norwich etc

From the home of the big sky