The Puffin

Few writers punch above their weight quite so well as Stephen Moss when it comes to filling a book with memories, stories, facts and figures… [an] excellent book * Birdwatch *
A superb naturalist and writer – CHRIS PACKHAM
It is a delight to share the company of such an upbeat wildlife guide – BEN HOARE * Countryfile *
Reveals the fascinating - and sometimes worrying - reality behind the familiar image [of the puffin] … Moss brings together puffin ecology, history, culture and conservation to give us a much fuller picture of this remarkable little seabird … It is difficult to look at a puffin in quite the same way again. * BRITISH WILDLIFE *
An enjoyable and constantly informative read – ROB HUME, on Moss’s previous books * Birdwatch *
Inspired, friendly and blessed with apparently limitless knowledge – PETER MARREN
Stephen Moss delights once more - lyrical and informative – BENEDICT ALLEN, on Moss’s previous books
Engrossing * BBC WILDLIFE *

Stephen Moss is a naturalist, author, and broadcaster. He had a distinguished career at the BBC Natural History Unit, with credits including Springwatch, Birds Britannia, and The Nature of Britain. His books include The Wren, The Robin, Mrs Moreau’s Warbler, and Wonderland. He is the President of the Somerset Wildlife Trust and a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. Originally from London, he now lives with his wife and children on the Somerset Levels.

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