The Cuckoo's Lea : The Forgotten History of Birds and Place by Michael J. Warren 9781399412070

The Cuckoo's Lea : The Forgotten History of Birds and Place

Michael J. Warren
The Cuckoo's Lea: The Forgotten History of Birds and Place by Michael J. Warren invites readers on a fascinating journey...
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The Cuckoo's Lea: The Forgotten History of Birds and Place by Michael J. Warren invites readers on a fascinating journey through England’s ancient landscapes, revealing the deep-rooted connections between birds and place names. This compelling book uncovers the hidden stories embedded in English towns, villages, fields, and hills—where birds have long shaped cultural identity and emotional bonds.

Warren’s exploration blends history, ornithology, and early literature, tracing the ghostly traces of birds such as curlews, goshawks, and cuckoos that once inhabited these timeless environments. From marshes echoing with bird calls to ancient woods now lost beneath urban sprawl, the author brings to life a world where nature and human experience intertwine.

  • Discover the origins of English place names linked to birds and their powerful cultural significance across centuries
  • Explore diverse habitats where rare birds still thrive or have vanished over time
  • Engage with a rich narrative combining scientific insight and personal reflections
  • Reflect on the urgent conservation message as many of these places and species face modern threats

This beautifully written volume is essential reading for bird lovers, historians, and anyone curious about the enduring relationship between nature and heritage. The Cuckoo's Lea captures the haunting presence of the past within the English countryside, connecting readers to a forgotten legacy that enriches our understanding of place and identity.

Product Information

ISBN: 9781399412070
Author: Michael J. Warren
Format: Hardback
Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date: 05 June, 2025
Pagination: 304 pages, 1 black and white map.
Weight: 400g
Why Sherlock & Pages?

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.’

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