Tweet of the Day
A Year of Britain's Birds from the Acclaimed Radio 4 Series
Stephen Moss author Brett Westwood author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Murray Press
Published:8th Sep '16
Should be back in stock very soon
This imaginative guide offers a month-by-month exploration of Britain's birds and their songs, blending knowledge and enthusiasm. It’s a delightful resource for anyone passionate about nature and birdwatching. Tweet of the Day is a must-have.
Tweeter of the Day is a captivating guide designed for nature enthusiasts, particularly those who enjoy observing birds from the comfort of their homes. The authors, Brett Westwood and Stephen Moss, draw on their extensive knowledge and experience, offering readers a month-by-month exploration of the lives of various bird species throughout the year.
The narrative begins with a vivid analogy, likening the song of the nightingale to a jazz musician skillfully playing multiple instruments simultaneously. This sets the tone for the book, which celebrates the rich tapestry of birdsong that accompanies us in our daily lives. From the haunting calls of migrating redwings in October to the cheerful tweets of swallows returning from South Africa in April, the authors remind us of the joy and reassurance that bird sounds bring, signifying the continuity of life around us.
Throughout the book, readers will encounter fascinating insights into a variety of birds, such as peregrines adapting to urban environments and swifts that spend nearly their entire lives in flight. The text is enriched with memorable facts and delightful anecdotes, making it an engaging read for anyone with an interest in Britain's avian inhabitants. Accompanied by illustrations from Carry Akroyd, Tweet of the Day serves as both an informative resource and a celebration of the natural world, appealing to bird lovers and casual readers alike.
This lovely book is a perfect introduction to British birdsong, informative and hugely enjoyable, so stop tweeting and learn how to listen to the experts -- Chris Packham
I love these quirky, informative and lyrical descriptions. Reading this book makes me want to head out to see and hear the birds for myself -- Miranda Krestovnikoff, Presenter of Coast and President of the RSPB
This handsome book [is] perfect for dipping into . . . The beautiful prose and inspired illustrations by Carry Ackroyd make it a volume to treasure * BBC Countryfile *
Tweet of the Day: great idea, great title. Why didn't I think of it? -- Bill Oddie
[Tweet of the Day] . . . is a pleasure to read. The different, short, accounts of over 200 species are varied in tone and approach but combine to make a lovely book . . . you can dip at any time for a quick moment of bringing birds and their songs into your life. But when you dip you will find yourself reading the next account, and then the next. You may find that opening this book is like opening a packet of chocolate digestive biscuits - you'll be surprised how far through the packet you'll get on one sitting (but it's not fattening - unless you really do eat a biscuit with each species and then it will be!) -- Mark Avery
The perfect bird guide for the armchair naturalist * Woman & Home *
If you want to improve your ornithological knowledge without the 5:58am wake-up required to catch Tweet of the Day on Radio 4 reach for the show's companion book * Radio Times *
Entertaining and often beguiling . . . The lively writing, enlightening anecdotes and frequent bursts of humour make this the ideal source of conversation topics if you run out of things to say while visiting the relatives * BBC Focus Magazine, Books of the Year *
- Winner of Thomson Reuters Award for Communicating Zoology 2014 (UK)
ISBN: 9781473639300
Dimensions: 198mm x 131mm x 18mm
Weight: 314g
448 pages