The Meaning of Birds

'Finely illustrated and wonderfully tactile, Barnes ranges from pheasant and buzzard to vulture and great auk in this packed birding tome' NFU Countryside. 'Barnes' fascination with the avian world is at the heart of this book, a passion shared through engaging, often lively and always conversational text' BBC Wildlife. 'Simon frequently relaxes his prose, allowing the words to breathe a little more, in a manner appropriate to his subjects ... He is a fine professional writer who enjoys his craft' Bird Watch. 'A well written, heartfelt book about the wonders of birds ... a real pleasure to read. It is a book that can be dipped into without losing anything, and most importantly conveys his deep passion for his subject' Nudge Books. 'Eclectic and often witty volume that aims to show how birds live their lives and in doing so, how they've touched on ours' BBC Countryfile (Great gifts for book lovers this Christmas). 'A celebration of birds and how they help us understand the world we live in' Nature's Home. 'A wise and witty celebration of birds' The Countryman.