Publisher's Synopsis
This title contains a selection of 50 poems on birds. Many species are written about including the blackbird, sparrow, pigeon, magpie, hummingbirdswan, albatross, and duck. "A paperback of poems by a poet and professional biologist, reminding us that wild birds continue to inspire and delight in a host of different ways." - Rob Hume, RSPB. "This delightful book highlights the importance of birds to the British psyche." - Nick Carter, Director of Development, British Trust for Ornithology.