The Book of Birds

The Book of Birds: The #1 Sunday Times bestseller from the authors of award-winning phenomenon The Lost Words, Volume 1, serves as a reimagined field guide to British birdlife. Robert Macfarlane explores forty-nine declining or endangered species, from the Avocet to the Yellowhammer. This art book focuses on the identity and spirit of each bird, detailing their habits, songs, and the myths surrounding them.

The text examines the environmental crisis facing these species through a lyrical lens. It highlights seven wonders of avian life, including migration, flight, and song, accompanied by detailed watercolor and gold artwork by Jackie Morris. The Book of Birds provides a comprehensive reference for nature lovers, blending biological observation with an urgent call to protect the remaining bird populations across the land, sea, and sky.