Derwent May has long been regarded as an expert on nature and the countryside, and in this evocative and charming book he vividly captures the rich and changing life of the bird world. A memorable writer in the great tradition of such naturalists as Gilbert White and W H Hudson, Derwent May draws upon his populat 'Times' column to portray the the ways of birds with the freshness of an observant eye and the knowledge of an expert ornithologist. Arranged by month, 'Feather Reports' is illustrated by the exquisite line drawings of Robin Jacques and will be a welcome edition to every bird-watcher's library.
Language
English
Pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Robson Books
Release
June 15, 2003
ISBN
1861052456
ISBN 13
9781861052452
A Feather Reports: A Chronicle of Bird Life from the Pages of 'The Times'
Derwent May has long been regarded as an expert on nature and the countryside, and in this evocative and charming book he vividly captures the rich and changing life of the bird world. A memorable writer in the great tradition of such naturalists as Gilbert White and W H Hudson, Derwent May draws upon his populat 'Times' column to portray the the ways of birds with the freshness of an observant eye and the knowledge of an expert ornithologist. Arranged by month, 'Feather Reports' is illustrated by the exquisite line drawings of Robin Jacques and will be a welcome edition to every bird-watcher's library.