Description
Discover the hidden world of British birds through Adam Nicolson's captivating journey. In this beautifully crafted book, Nicolson invites you to join him in a forgotten Sussex field where he built a small hide to observe the remarkable creatures that inhabit it, from nightingales and warblers to owls and ravens.
This isn't just nature writing; it's a transformative exploration that will change how you see the wild. Through patient observation across the seasons, Nicolson reveals the intricate lives of birds: their nesting habits, their songs, their struggles and triumphs.
Woven seamlessly with philosophy, literature, and science, Bird School awakens a sense of wonder while raising urgent questions about our relationship with nature in an age of environmental crisis.
Perfect for anyone seeking a deeper connection to the natural world, this gorgeous volume offers both solace and insight. Let Nicolson's lyrical prose and keen eye guide you back to 'bird school', where even the most ordinary birds become extraordinary.
Highly recommended.
"Golden threads of literary, philosophical and scientific insight run through Nicolson’s book, along with a sense that we are embarking on an adventure with him into a realm that we cannot hope to fully understand" The Times.
Paperback 448 pages.
Approx: 12.9 x 19.7 cm.