The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds: and the extraordinary things they can teach us

‘This deeply personal book is a delight for those who already value our feathered friends and is a perfect introduction for those who are new to birding.’ - Caroline Quentin ‘A fresh, funny and deeply personal take on why birds matter, from an important new voice in nature writing.’ - Dr Stephen Moss Birdwatching is for everyone.Discover how simple, everyday encounters with birds can help you bond with the natural world. Whether it’s a brief encounter with a friendly robin or a curious wood pigeon perched on your windowsill, everyone has a bird story.Join nature and wildlife enthusiast Charlie Bingham as she travels the length and breadth of the UK, searching for oystercatchers on rooftops and peregrines on cathedral spires.Simply look up and become part of the awe-inspiring world that exists above us. Broken into twelve chapters, each covering a different bird and a different lesson, discover: How engaging with nature doesn’t require expertise, special equipment or remote settings.Pra