Sparrows are often considered familiar to the point of invisibility, but the recent steep decline in numbers of both native British species is a reminder that these unassuming chatterboxes deserve a little more attention. Of all the true sparrow species found worldwide, only two occur in the British Isles. Globally, the story of the House Sparrow is one of dramatic expansion: from humble origins in the Middle East where they spread, along with agriculture, to become the most widely distributed bird on the planet. The smaller, more active Tree Sparrow has also spread extensively,...
Sparrows are often considered familiar to the point of invisibility, but the recent steep decline in numbers of both native British species is a remin...
Celebrated nature writer and enthusiast Amy Jane Beer gives you a wonderful story of tree life - botanical, historical, folkloric, poetic and cultural for every day of the year, in this beautifully illustrated book.
Celebrated nature writer and enthusiast Amy Jane Beer gives you a wonderful story of tree life - botanical, historical, folkloric, poetic and cultural...
