Fascinating stories about birdsong for every week of the year.
Leading bird expert Dominic Couzens takes us on a journey around the
world to enjoy an authentic year of birdsong, from the influence of the
blackbird's song on classical music to the amazing imitations of the
lyrebird. A myriad of topics are covered, including bird nature and
behavior, literature inspired by birdsong, the musicality of the sounds,
and what different songs communicate. The fifty-two entries are
illustrated by award-winning artist Madeleine Floyd and come with a QR
code to let readers listen to the birdsong.