Bird numbers have fallen dramatically across North America and Europe, with nearly half of bird species worldwide declining. Britain’s threatened birds are presented through a compendium covering 49 species, each rendered as a prose poem that captures distinctive qualities and spirit. Entries include birds such as kingfisher, nightingale, nightjar, song thrush, tern, tawny owl, and puffin, with vivid imagery used to convey presence and vulnerability. Short essays celebrate the inventions of feathers, nests, beaks, and eggs, describing eggs as protective structures. An audio edition incorporates carefully recorded bird calls, creating an immersive blend of lyrical language and birdsong.
"Meanwhile, Morris reads the seven wonders of bird, a series of short essays hailing the remarkable inventions that are feathers, nests, beaks and eggs, the latter acting as a space station, shock absorber, bathysphere, safe harbour, first home. The audio edition also features terrific sound design courtesy of field recordist Chris Watson, known for his work with David Attenborough. Watson has meticulously recorded the call of each bird and incorporated them into each chapter."
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