või et piiritaja poja esimene lend pesast välja on kohe lõunamaale, ei ole mingit kodu ümber harjutamist.

This is one of those books that as you read it you can hear the voice of the author actually saying the words in your head. Funny and insightful, and positively crackling with energy, knowledge and wit, this beautiful paperback will delight Bailey's fans, birds as well as those who fancy a bit of armchair escapism. One indication of this is the fact that the most exciting thing to happen to me for a long time was when, recently, a group of 8 Waxwings, not seen in my area since 2013, decided to land in the tree outside the front of my house.

Normally so he can share an anecdote about the time he spotted one, stories which clearly bring him great glee. And he makes some argument that they shouldn’t just be considered nuisances, and deserve to be appreciated as much as any other natural creature. loved this book, very informative, full of bonus facts and some interesting articles about birds over the years. A quick but rewarding read, Bill Bailey's endearing and light-hearted sketches, anecdotes, and reflections on his top 51 birds of Britain make Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to British Birds as amusing as it is informative (his observation that the Pied Wagtail has claimed the motorway services as its playground, for example, was particularly astute and diverting! Packed with the comedian's observations, illustrations and sketches, this edition is perfect for birdwatching expeditions, with new information for proper twitchers, including:* A 'British Birds' checklist * A list of the best birdwatching sites in the UK* Suggestions of bird spotting equipment* Information about joining a birdwatching clubBailey takes us on a journey around the British Isles, zooming in on those birds that enthuse him the most.

Such gems include plenty of wrens, a man-size Goldfinch illustration, super gobbits of information that make you raise an eyebrow, including information on the awe inspiring Bar-tailed Godwits.The prose is as charming as it is informative, with the sort of conversational flourishes you might hope for from a comedian.

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Like my new found friends the birds, this book brings a lot of joy, at least two or three laughs and smiles per page as well as some great facts (and bonus facts). Bill Bailey is an experienced birdwatcher and effortlessly throws in some interesting facts along the way. Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids. They have become a real source of joy to me and as some of them have quite distinguishing features it's good to see them back each day and getting braver in terms of how close they get to you for food and how long they stay in your company.