The Swallow
The Swallow by Stephen Moss, published by National Geographic Books on December 29, 2020, is a detailed exploration of one of Britain’s most familiar birds. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The book documents a year of observing the swallow, highlighting its life cycle and the remarkable 12,000-mile journey it undertakes annually. Moss sheds light on the swallow’s significance in both nature and culture, offering insights into its behavior and the shared connection humans have with this beloved species.
Readers will find a captivating account that reveals the hidden aspects of the swallow’s life, enriched by beautiful illustrations throughout. The narrative encompasses themes of nature, travel, and the relationship between birds and their environments, particularly in Europe and Great Britain. This engaging biography invites readers to appreciate the swallow not just as a common sight, but as a remarkable creature with a fascinating story.
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From the bestselling author of The Robin, The Wren and The Twelve Birds of Christmas.
With around 700,000 breeding pairs, the swallow is one of the most familiar birds in Britain. Though we consider the swallow to be ‘our’ bird, we also share this beloved creature with millions of others across the globe. Whilst we see it on a daily basis for half the year, the swallow then flies south to Africa, living on only in our memory in the long, dark winter.
In The Swallow Stephen Moss documents a year of observing the swallow close to home and in the field to shed light on the secret life of this extraordinary bird. We trace the swallow’s life cycle and journey, including the epic 12,000-mile round trip it takes every year, to enable it to enjoy a life of almost eternal sunshine, and the key part the swallow plays in our traditional and popular culture.
With beautiful illustrations throughout, this captivating year-in-the-life biography reveals the hidden secrets of this charismatic and beautiful bird.
PRAISE FOR STEPHEN MOSS:
‘A superb naturalist and writer’ Chris Packham
‘Inspired, friendly and blessed with apparently limitless knowledge’ Peter Marren
‘Moss has carved out an enviable niche as a chronicler of the natural world’ Daily Mail
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