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Robert Pyle, born in July 1947, is an American author known for his works focused on nature and environmental protection. His writing is celebrated for its profound observations and literary talent.

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All Bats Bird Breaths Children Defeat Enjoy Extinction Facts Fall Falling Water

Famous Robert Pyle Quotes

“What is the extinction of a condor to a child who has never seen a wren?”

Children Extinction Wrens

Author:Robert Pyle

“You can see that there is scarcely an observable fact unworthy of mention in your notes, and yet you could easily spend more time scribbling than watching, and that would defeat the purpose. So be selective, don't be compulsive, and enjoy your note-taking.”

Facts Purpose Enjoy Notes Defeat More Time Unworthy Selective Note Taking

Book:Handbook for Butterfly Watchers

Source: Handbook for Butterfly Watchers

“But make no mistake: the weeds will win: nature bats last.”

Lasts Winning Nature Mistake Weed Bats

Book:Wintergreen: Rambles in a Ravaged Land

Source: Wintergreen: Rambles in a Ravaged Land

“Along with rising and falling water, winter is the province of wind. When the sea-breath and mountain-roar bend the hemlocks of these hills, the birds hang on as best they can.”

Fall Water Sea Wind Mountain Bird Breaths Winter Hills Rising Provinces Hemlock Falling Water

Book:Sky Time in Gray's River: Living for Keeps in a Forgotten Place

Source: Sky Time in Gray's River: Living for Keeps in a Forgotten Place

About the Author

Born: July 19, 1947
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Quotes: 4

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Handbook for Butterfly WatchersRelated source material

Sky Time in Gray's River: Living for Keeps in a Forgotten PlaceRelated source material

Wintergreen: Rambles in a Ravaged LandRelated source material

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