One Day a Thousand Songs

On 6 May last year, just before the first light of day, a robin sang the opening notes of the dawn chorus in John Miller's Wiltshire garden at precisely 4.35am.

For the rest of that day, until a tawny owl passed over at 9.23pm, each bird is briefly brought to life with John's observations and fascinating backstories: their nests, their eggs, their battles, their triumphs.

Sound recordist Alex Byng and photographer David White were with John throughout this red-letter day, which anyone can replicate in their own garden, using the Merlin bird ID app to help identify bird songs and confirm sightings.

Includes practical, succinct advice on creating an insect-friendly garden, the bedrock of successful wildlife conservation.