Britain's Birds - A Treasury of Fact, Fiction and Folklore (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	National Trust Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2022
Authors:	Jo Woolf • National Trust Books
Dimensions:	198 x 142 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-1-911657-14-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Birds & birdwatching Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	1-911657-14-3
Barcode:	9781911657149

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