How to Be a Bad Birdwatcher 20th Anniversary Edition

Embrace the everyday joy of birdwatching – to the greater glory of life

(Author) Simon Barnes
Format: HardCover
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THE BESTSELLING BIRDWATCHING CLASSIC - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 'A delightful ode to the wild world outside the kitchen window - leaves you with the warm feeling that a shared love conquers all.' The Daily Telegraph 'A witty, perceptive book; thoughtful, instructive and full of simple wisdom.' The Daily Mail Look out the window. See a bird. Enjoy it. CONGRATULATIONS! You are now a bad birdwatcher. Anyone who has ever gazed up at the sky or stared out of the window knows something about birds. In this fun, eye-opening and inspiring book, award-winning nature writer Simon Barnes paints a riveting picture of how birdwatching has framed his life and can help us all to a better understanding of our place on this planet. How to be a Bad Birdwatcher shows why birdwatching is not the preserve of twitchers, but one of the simplest, cheapest and most rewarding pastimes around.

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Publisher:
Octopus Publishing Group
Format:
HardCover
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781780726168
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Feb. 1, 2024

Simon Barnes

Simon Barnes is a British journalist and author known for his compelling wildlife writing, particularly his book "How to be a Bad Birdwatcher." His lyrical prose and keen observations have made him a respected voice in nature writing, inspiring readers to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

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