The Swan
A Biography
$32.99
- Hardcover
216 pages
- Release Date
16 November 2021
Summary
A year in the life of a national treasure of a bird, beautifully told by the bestselling author of The Robin, The Wren and The Swallow.
THE MUST-HAVE GIFT FOR BIRD LOVERS THIS CHRISTMAS
‘Wherever there is a stretch of water for them to find food and make their nest, you will come across swans’
The Mute Swan is not so much a bird, as a national treasure—the avian equivalent of Sir David Attenborough or the Queen. These huge and stately creatures are par…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529110371 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529110378 |
| Author: | Stephen Moss |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Square Peg |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 16 November 2021 |
| Weight: | 487g |
| Dimensions: | 206mm x 140mm x 22mm |
| Series: | The Bird Biography Series |
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Critics Review
[A] beautifully illustrated guide
[A] beautifully illustrated guide * BBC Wildlife *
Charming * The Tablet *
This is a great read, and springs surprises about a bird you might think you know well – John Miles and Matt Merritt * Bird Watching *
About The Author
Stephen Moss
Stephen Moss is a naturalist, author, and broadcaster. He had a distinguished career at the BBC Natural History Unit, where his credits include Springwatch, Birds Britannia, and The Nature of Britain.
His books include The Owl, The Wren, The Robin, The Twelve Birds of Christmas, The Swallow, and The Swan.
He is the outgoing President of the Somerset Wildlife Trust and a Visiting Research Fellow at Bath Spa University. Originally from London, he now lives with his wife and children on the Somerset Levels.
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