ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S BEST NATURE BOOKS OF 2020SHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD JEFFERIES SOCIETY & WHITE HORSE BOOKSHOP LITERARY PRIZE'Lovely: full of fascinating detail and anecdote, but the undertow of the virus moving in real time beneath its sunlit surface gives it a unique emotional heft.
'Britain's finest living nature writer' THE TIMES'Lewis-Stempel's greatest gift remains his prose, with all its vividness and energy' THE DAILY MAIL'The hottest nature writer around' THE SPECTATORAt night, the normal rules of Nature do not apply.
One of the most mysterious of birds and rarely seen, it is not surprising that the owl is the focus of many poems, and that is especially true of British Romantic and nature poetry.
"e;My Heart is Like a Singing Bird - Selected Bird Poems of Christina Rossetti"e; contains a fantastic collection of beautiful nature poetry by English poet Christina Georgina Rossetti, with each poem linked by the common theme of birds.
"e;The Poet of the Woods"e; is a delightful poetry collection coupled with beautiful colour illustrations, containing a selection of classic poems about nightingales, written by various authors including John Keats, John Milton, William Cowper, and many others.
"e;The One in Red Cravat"e; is a delightful poetry collection containing a selection of classic poems about robins, written by various authors including William Wordsworth, John Clare, William Cowper, and many others.
American Poet Emily Dickinson's exquisite poetry spans a broad range of subjects, but perhaps none is so charming as those that she wrote concerning birds.
This vintage book deals with the Norwich canary, a variety of canary originally brought over to England by Flemish weaver fleeing Spanish persecution in the 16th century.
This vintage book contains a classic log book of the seasons, being a guide to what is to be looked for and what is to be heard in each of the seasons.
First published in 1925, this volume contains an interesting account of an ornithological trip to the Danube Delta, the second largest river delta in Europe primarily situated in Romania and the Ukraine.
This vintage book contains a comprehensive and practical handbook on falconry, with information on training, care and management, common ailments, equipment and equipping, feeding, and much more.
This text contains a comprehensive treatise on the nesting habits of birds common to India, including a calendar of the breeding seasons and a popular guide to their habits and haunts.
This book contains a concise yet detailed guide on duck hunting, including remarks on blinds, decoys, making a hide, shelters, bird flights, trapping, and much more.
Comprised within this text is an account of the natural history and development of pheasant shooting in Great Britain, including detailed chapters on subjects such as rearing, turning, breeding, and hunting tactics.
Contained within this antique book is a comprehensive guide to breeding pheasants and grouse, including a wealth of important information on such topics as preservation, rearing, ailments and treatments, as well as habitat management.
This antique book contains a detailed and interesting guide to breeding very specific colours into pet budgerigars, as well as containing detailed information on hybrids, mule breeding, and the importance of record keeping.
Contained in this book is a comprehensive guide to the owning of and caring for canaries, containing answers to frequently asked questions with sections on bird choice, training, aviaries, and common ailments and cures.
This antique book comprises a concise but comprehensive treatise on budgerigar housing, breeding, exhibiting, management, and care, with notes on colour varieties and their reproduction.
This delightful book contains a collection of real-life stories pertaining to interesting and 'incomparable' budgerigars who have exceptionally noteworthy tales to tell.
'[A] delightful hymn of praise to the most extraordinary of all the world's bird families hummingbirds' STEPHEN MOSS'A brilliant read' MARK AVERY'Ever thoughtful and engaging, Jon Dunn pursues these dazzling creatures through dust and jungle' BENEDICT ALLEN'A warm-hearted and enthusiastic triumph of nature writing' TIM DEE_____________________For centuries hummingbirds have captured our imaginations: revered by Native Americans, coveted by European collectors and admired worldwide for their jewel-like plumage, acrobatic flight and immense character.
'[A] delightful hymn of praise to the most extraordinary of all the world's bird families hummingbirds' STEPHEN MOSS'A brilliant read' MARK AVERY'Ever thoughtful and engaging, Jon Dunn pursues these dazzling creatures through dust and jungle' BENEDICT ALLEN'A warm-hearted and enthusiastic triumph of nature writing' TIM DEE_____________________For centuries hummingbirds have captured our imaginations: revered by Native Americans, coveted by European collectors and admired worldwide for their jewel-like plumage, acrobatic flight and immense character.
Learn how to identify 150 North American birds-your new summer hobbyFrom the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to the powerful bald eagle, there's a fascinating variety of unique and beautiful birds that call North America home.
Beginning and intermediate chicken keepers don't need to spend hours poring through extensive manuals and thick booksCarissa Bonham boils down chicken-keeping basics into 101 easy-to-understand and easy-to-apply tips, tricks, and chicken hacks.
From the sparrow to the starling, the woodpecker to the warbler, the eagle to the egret, and every species in between, birds are some of the most plentiful and most diverse creatures in North America.
Behold the power of nature with this illustrated field guide to recognizing and understanding the messages that the universe sends us through the birds we see in our daily lives.
