The beauty and fascination of birds is unrivalled. Every day of the
year, immerse yourself in their world with an entry from A Bird of
Day, where Dominic Couzens offers an insight into everything from the
humble Robin to Emperor Penguins, who are in the midst of Arctic storms
protecting their young on 1 July. Or discover the fate of the Passenger
Pigeon which became extinct through overhunting on 1 September 2014. If
you ever visit the Himalayan uplands, go in late November when you can
see a flock of the cobalt blue Grandala birds, which is one of the
wonders of the natural world.
The author is a world expert on birds and particularly bird behaviour
and he reveals endless fascinating stories of birds from all over the
globe to give a rich tapestry of avian life with stunning photography,
illustration and arresting art. All of bird life is covered, from
nesting, migration, and courting to birdsong and curious bird behaviour.
From the promiscuous Fairywren of Australia, who gives petals to his
mistresses, to the singing instructions of the female Northern Cardinal
in North America, this is a delightful dip-in-and-out book for any
nature lover.
