The Bill Bailey Guide to British Birds

Product Description

A humorous, informative and very personal guide written by Bill Bailey about his favourite British birds. The book is beautifully illustrated with some classic portraits of the birds in question, as well as hilarious cartoons featuring Bill himself.

BILL BAILEY'S BEST OF BRITISH BIRDS is a comprehensive handbook that incorporates Bailey's knowledge, insight and enthusiasm, as well as his legendary wit. Whether you're a parent who'd like to appear more knowledgeable when your child asks you the name of a bird; whether you want to find a new and healthy hobby that takes you outdoors; or whether, quite simply, you want to understand a bit more about our natural environment, this is the perfect companion book to have.

Alongside music and stand-up, one of Bailey's favourite pastimes is birdwatching, which he has been doing since he was a child in the West Country. His earliest memories are of family outings with parents, grandparents and cousins, ticking the birds off in his little Observer's Book of Birds. As he has said about those formative years, 'birdwatching gave a purpose to the day and that philosophy has carried on into my adult life'.

An exquisite hardback fully illustrated by acclaimed cartoonist Quinton Winter, it will delight Bailey's fans as well as those who like a bit of armchair escapism.