The Wren: A Short Biography

Kindle Edition
187
English
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24 Oct
From the BESTSELLING AUTHOR ofThe Robin: A Biography, STEPHEN MOSS: The wren is a paradox of a bird. They are Britain's most common bird, with 8.5 million breeding pairs and have by far the loudest song in proportion to their size. They also thrive up and down Britain and Ireland: from the smallest city garden to remote offshore islands, blustery moors to chilly mountains.Yet many people are not sure if they have ever seen a wren. Perhaps because the wren is so tiny, weighing just as much as two A4 sheets of paper, and so busy, always on the move, more mouse than bird. However if we cast our eyes back to recent history wrens were

Reviews (27)

Astonishing biography of an enchanting little bird

This must be THE authoritative book about the wren. The research is astonishing, not only for its wealth of facts but for the details of legends and poems from the ancient world to the present day. I love the wren even more since reading Stephen Moss's beautiful affectionate writing. The illustrations are lovely too.

a really worthwhile read

Excellent. Full of interesting facts and details. I think I enjoyed this book even more than I enjoyed Moss' book about the robin - and that was really good! Stephen Moss is a top naturalist and birder, and a very observant writer. More, please!

Superb little book.

This is a joy for anyone with even the slightest interest in these little birds and their ways of life. Beautifully written, designed, and presented with charming illustrations. Full of fascinating information.

Excellent.

Excellent little book about interesting little bird.

Lovely book on my favourite little garden bird

Such a lovely and interesting book. Full of beautiful illustrations

Nice

Terrific book. Beautifully written a fine accompaniment to his other book on The Robin

Great book!

We really enjoyed reading this book; it's a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts!

A beautiful book

Well worth the purchase and it arrived in jig time

Very happy cutomer!

Lovely book and in very good condition. Very pleased.

Good

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Astonishing biography of an enchanting little bird

This must be THE authoritative book about the wren. The research is astonishing, not only for its wealth of facts but for the details of legends and poems from the ancient world to the present day. I love the wren even more since reading Stephen Moss's beautiful affectionate writing. The illustrations are lovely too.

a really worthwhile read

Excellent. Full of interesting facts and details. I think I enjoyed this book even more than I enjoyed Moss' book about the robin - and that was really good! Stephen Moss is a top naturalist and birder, and a very observant writer. More, please!

Superb little book.

This is a joy for anyone with even the slightest interest in these little birds and their ways of life. Beautifully written, designed, and presented with charming illustrations. Full of fascinating information.

Excellent.

Excellent little book about interesting little bird.

Lovely book on my favourite little garden bird

Such a lovely and interesting book. Full of beautiful illustrations

Nice

Terrific book. Beautifully written a fine accompaniment to his other book on The Robin

Great book!

We really enjoyed reading this book; it's a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts!

A beautiful book

Well worth the purchase and it arrived in jig time

Very happy cutomer!

Lovely book and in very good condition. Very pleased.

lovely little book all about the wren

Really nice little book with lovely illustrations.

Lovely book.

Very well written and informative book.

Charming book..

..bought as a present and enjoyed

Good product

Good product

Bird Information

A great book and very interesting about the wren. Thank You.

Very nice book

My wife loves it!

Beautiful little book

Bought as a present

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