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Living with Birds by Len Howard is a remarkable exploration of nature that invites you into the enchanting world of avian companionship. This captivating narrative, set in the 1950s, details Howard’s extraordinary relationships with the birds in her Sussex garden, particularly her bond with an exceptional Great Tit named Star.
This groundbreaking work in bird studies is not only a biography of a remarkable bird but also a profound study of trust and communication between species. Len Howard’s patience and sensitivity unlocked the intelligence of Star, even teaching her to count using taps of her beak. This showcases the incredible potential of wild birds.
Filled with joy and wonder, Living with Birds offers:
This award-winning title has garnered acclaim for its deep knowledge and captivating storytelling, leaving readers in awe of the communication bridge Howard seems to have built with wild birds—something previously thought inconceivable. The Observer noted, “Howard seems to have stood on the brink of communication with a wild bird, something till now hardly conceivable...awe-inspiring.”
Delve into this immersive piece of nature writing and discover the beauty of connecting with the feathered creatures around us through Living with Birds.
ISBN: | 9781784879358 |
Author: | Len Howard |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Vintage Classics |
Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Dimensions: | 205 x 138 x 26 mm |
Publication Date: | 03 June, 2025 |
Pagination: | 224 pages |
Weight: | 312g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’