EAN: 9781529110371

THE SWAN - STEPHEN MOSS GEBUNDEN

From the renowned naturalist Stephen Moss comes the must-have gift for bird lovers this
Christmas. 'Wherever there is a stretch of water for them to find food and make their nest  you
will come across swans' With beautiful illustrations throughout  this eye-opening biography
reveals the hidden secrets of one of Britain's best-known birds. The Mute Swan is not so much a
bird  as a national treasure: the avian equivalent of Sir David Attenborough or the Queen.
These huge and stately creatures are part of our urban and rural landscapes  a constant
presence on lakes  rivers and ponds throughout Britain. Yet despite their familiarity  they are
often misunderstood  and while many people love swans  others fear them. Swans also feature in
myths and legends  art and literature  dance and music  not just in Britain but all around the
world. Stephen Moss delves into the facts and fiction about these charismatic birds  describes
their seasonal life cycle and examines their central role in our history and culture. He also
includes stories about 'wild swans' - Whooper and Bewicks - that visit us in winter  and the
Black Swan of Australia. 'A superb naturalist and writer' Chris Packham 'Moss has carved out an
enviable niche as a chronicler of the natural world' Daily Mail

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