Birds are inextricably entwined with British lifeBritish customs, more than 1,000 years of English literature and even the landscape itself, have all been enhanced by the presence of birds. This superb book pays tribute to the remarkable relationship forged between a nation and its most treasured national heritage. Birds Britannica concentrates on our social history and on the cultural links between humans and birds.What makes Birds Britannica special is the inclusion of observations and experiences from more than 1,000 naturalists and bird lovers. These contributions from the public touch on avian ecology the lore and language of birds their myths, the art and literature they have inspired birds as food and the crucial role they play in our sense of place and the changing seasons.No other book has dealt so completely with the rich connections between birds and humans Birds Britannica captures the very essence of that relationship and explores why birds matter and why we care.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY HELEN MACDONALD, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF H IS FOR HAWK

Binding: Hardback;528 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: PSVW6; Weight: 2506 g; Dimensions: 227 x 287 x 41

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