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Britain's birds
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- About The Author
- 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.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781911657149
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- National Trust Books, (03 March 2022)
- Number of Pages
- 240
- Weight
- 510 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 142 x 28 mm
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