Library Journal
Book Description
A publication of immense importance, and a companion volume to Flora Britannica, Birds Britannica is a lavishly illustrated, comprehensive cultural study, species by species, of all the birds in Britain. Neither an identification guide nor a behavioral study (though both of these subjects enter its field), it concentrates on the cultural links and social history of birds and humans, and captures the essence of why birds matter. The product of years of research, it is based in part on contributions from the public who sent in their memories and experiences of birds, making this a rich trove of stories and observations. Mark Cocker is the author of the international best-seller, Birders. Richard Mabey, winner of the Whitbread Award, is the author of Flora Britannica.
