This book is a collection of naturalist Arthur Henry Patterson's observations on the flora and fauna of the Norfolk Broads in England. Patterson was a self-taught naturalist with an immeasurable knowledge and perspicacity of the region's wildlife, and his notes provide a valuable record of the area's biodiversity over a 25-year period. The book covers a wide range of topics, including birds, mammals, insects, plants, and the ecology of the Broads. Patterson's writing is clear and engaging, and he provides a wealth of information about the natural history of this unique and beautiful area.