Description
One of our most eloquent nature writers offers a passionate and informative celebration of birds and their ability to help us understand the world we live in. As well as exploring how birds achieve the miracle of flight; why birds sing; what they tell us about the seasons of the year and what their presence tells us about the places they inhabit, The Meaning of Birds muses on the uses of feathers, the drama of raptors, the slaughter of pheasants, the infidelities of geese, and the strangeness of feeling sentimental about blue tits while enjoying a chicken sandwich.From the mocking-birds of the Galapagos who guided Charles Darwin toward his evolutionary theory, to the changing patterns of migration that alert us to the reality of contemporary climate change, Simon Barnes explores both the intrinsic wonder of what it is to be a bird-and the myriad ways in which birds can help us understand the meaning of life.
Author: Simon Barnes
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Published: 07/15/2021
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 7.20h x 7.20w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781643131399
ISBN10: 1643131397
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Life Sciences | Zoology | Ornithology
- Nature | Animals | Birds
- Pets | Birds
About the Author
Simon Barnes was the chief sportswriter for the Times of London. He is the author of several books, including the bestselling How to be a Bad Birdwatcher as well as The Meaning of Birds, which is available from Pegasus Books. He lives in England.
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