Nature's carol singers

Name: Nature's carol singers
Author: Richard Kearton

By Richard Kearton

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A concise, popular guide to British songbirds that provides species-by-species accounts of appearance, haunts, breeding habits, nests and eggs, songs and call-notes, and seasonal movements. Illustrated with field photographs, the chapters stress distinguishing features and vocal differences to help readers identify birds by sight and sound, and note individual and regional variation in song. The text examines curious behaviours such as night singing, mimicry, migration timing, and parental roles, poses unresolved questions about why and when birds sing, and encourages close observation and amateur study to uncover further natural-history details.

About the Author

Richard Kearton

Richard Kearton was a British naturalist and photographer, celebrated for his contributions to the field of ornithology. He is particularly known for his work in documenting the lives of birds, which he captured through both writing and photography. His notable works include "Birds' Nests, Eggs and Egg-Collecting," where he shares insights into the nesting habits and egg-laying behaviors of various bird species, and "Nature's Carol Singers," which explores the relationship between birds and their songs. Kearton's passion for nature and keen observational skills have left a lasting impact on the study of wildlife.