Did you know that the word swansong comes from an ancient belief that while swans were silent throughout their lives they sang a beautiful song on their deathbed Or that a group of skylarks is called an exultation Over the years Springwatch has brought us unforgettable moments featuring our feathered friends from nest cams capturing hatchlings as they emerge from their eggs to red kites soaring majestically in search of prey Now delve into the ultimate bird lover s companion with expert tips on where to find British bird species and how to identify them alongside avian folklore and favourite stories from the series Arranged by bird family Birdtopia includes explanations behind unusual collective nouns for birds an unkindness of ravens may stem from the nineteenth century belief that these birds turned their young out of the nest to fend for themselves descriptions of bird calls the reasons why birds create beautiful murmuration displays and the top places to spot them Written by Springwatch naturalist and TikTok and Instagram s bird guy Jack Baddams and beautifully illustrated with line drawings Birdtopia is the perfect gift for any bird lover And the best thing about it all We re not talking about birds in some far off land on the other side of
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Editorial: Hardie Grant Books
ISBN: 9781784886806
Idioma: Inglés
Número de páginas: 192
Encuadernación: Tapa dura
Fecha de lanzamiento: 01/01/2024
Año de edición: 2024
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