Britain's Birds: A Treasury of Fact, Fiction and Folklore

Hardback

Main Details

Title Britain's Birds: A Treasury of Fact, Fiction and Folklore
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jo Woolf
By (author) National Trust Books
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 142
ISBN/Barcode 9781911657149
ClassificationsDewey:598.2941
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint National Trust Books
Publication Date 3 March 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The perfect gift for bird watchers. 70 of Britain's birds - natural history facts, folklore and literary appearances. Packed with natural history facts, folklore and literary appearances for more than 70 of Britain's birds. A fascinating and charming guide that will make a perfect gift for anyone who loves birds and natural Britain. Did you know that according to legend blackbirds were originally white? Or that the number of times you hear a cuckoo determines how many children you'll have? Or that woodpeckers have special shock absorbers built into their beaks? Or that in 1958 a puffin was blown inland and knocked a man off his bicycle near Bromley? There are 40 beautiful custom illustrations in the book too, which will help beginners to identify the birds.

Author Biography

Jo was born in Shropshire, and now lives with her husband in Argyll. She has always had a passion for writing, along with a lively fascination for history and the natural world. In 2016 she was invited to become Writer in Residence at the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.