In this book, poet and nature writer Matt Merritt shares his passion for birdwatching by taking us to some of the great avian gatherings that occur around the British isles – from ravens in Anglesey and raptors on the Wirral, to Kent nightingales and Scottish capercaillies. He shows how natural miracles can be found all around us, if only we know where to look for them.
A Sky Full of Birds is the perfect read for avid birdwatchers and a beautiful gift for lovers of nature and poetic prose.
Prose from a poet -- Chris Packham * author of Fingers in the Sparkle Jar * Compelling...a timely reminder of why [birds] matter so much to so many of us -- Stephen Moss * author of Wild Hares and Hummingbirds * Beautifully written...informative and entertaining * NFU Countryside Magazine * Eloquent and infectious * Literary Review * Fascinating * The Countryman magazine * Fascinating…peppered with personal anecdotes, historical facts and myths to create a literary tapestry -- David Lindo, author of The Urban Birder Exhilarating…vibrant and vivid -- Stuart Winter, author of Tales of a Tabloid Twitcher Delightful and insightful -- Dominic Couzens, author of Tales of Remarkable Birds His latest book, A Sky Full of Birds, delights in the simple joys of birding in this country. * Joe Shute, Telegraph * Fluid, imaginative and poetic yet full of facts...Great stuff -- Bo Beolens * Fatbirder *