Swifts and Us
The Life of the Bird That Sleeps in the Sky
$39.89
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2023
Summary
Swifts live almost entirely in the air. They eat, drink, sleep, mate and gather their nesting materials on the wing, fly thousands of miles across the world, navigating their way around storms, never lighting on tree, cliff or ground, until they return home with the summer.
Sarah Gibson has written a fascinating story of discovery, exploring what is known about these mysterious birds, their ancient ancestry and how they have been regarded through history. But the swifts are in real da…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008350666 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008350663 |
| Author: | Sarah Gibson |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | William Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2023 |
| Weight: | 310g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 129mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
‘The moving tale of this ancient, mysterious bird’ RSPB’s Nature’s Home
‘lf you love swifts, this is the book for you. It’s full of facts not likely to be found elsewhere.’ John Miles, Birdwatching magazine
‘[Swifts and Us] is an excellent introduction to our current state of knowledge of the European Swift and its interactions with people.’ British Ornithologists’ Union
Sarah Gibson
Sarah Gibson works for Shropshire Wildlife Trust, an environmental charity, as Press Officer as well as Editor of the members’ magazine. She also frequently writes nature note columns for local magazines and newspapers. Sarah has travelled across Europe watching swifts and meeting experts and key researchers along the way. She organises swift walks in her home town, advocates for awareness of their plight and wills them to take up residence in the boxes she has put up for them around her house.
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