From bears navigating valleys filled with visitors to black swifts nesting in remote canyons, A Single Syllable of Wild follows the paths of animals seeking to survive in increasingly popular protected places. The poems in this collection consider climate change and habitat loss while also celebrating resilience. Part field guide and part biography of the lives of endangered species, these lyrical snapshots reimagine our relationship with the Rocky Mountain National Parks and the animals who inhabit them. In her debut collection, Angela Waldie invites us to explore the trails and turquoise rivers of beloved and threatened wild places.