Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children

A naturalist leads a series of seasonal country walks with his children, describing plants, birds, insects, freshwater creatures, fungi, and small mammals encountered on moors, fields, ponds, and woods. Each walk pairs close observational notes with accessible natural-history explanations and simple field activities intended for young readers. Entries cover identification, nesting and life-cycle details, feeding habits, and occasional parasites or curiosities, while emphasising careful looking and hands-on learning. Numerous illustrations and reduced copies of ornithological plates support the text and aim to prompt children to observe and investigate the living world themselves.