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The Book of Birds by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris audiobook review
This compendium of 49 of Britain’s threatened species features lyrical prose poems evoking each bird’s unique qualities and beautiful recordings of their distinctive calls
TL;DR
- 3 billion fewer birds in North America, 5 million fewer in Europe; almost 50% of bird species globally are in decline.
- The audiobook features 49 threatened British bird species, with prose poems by Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane.
- Each entry aims to capture the spirit and unique qualities of birds like the kingfisher, nightingale, and puffin.
- Robert Macfarlane narrates the bird entries, while Jackie Morris reads short essays on avian wonders like feathers and nests.
- The audio edition includes sound design by Chris Watson, featuring recordings of each bird's call.
- The book serves as a love letter to birds, underscored by the stark warning of their declining numbers.