Among the UK’s favourite birds and especially associated with the Christmas period, this addition to Graffeg's Nature Book series explores this treasured creature through over 100 mesmerising photographs and accessible, informative sections ranging from the physiological to myth and legend.
With a wealth of factual interest and superb photography, this addition to Graffeg’s compact, accessible Nature Books series is the ideal introduction to the British native pony for all nature lovers. From their physiology, history and environment across the different regions of Britain to their inclusion in myth, legend, art and literature and the prominent place they hold in our culture, chapters are dedicated to the various breeds found around the Connemara, Dales, Dartmoor, Eriskay, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, New Forest, Shetland, Welsh.
The crow family: the cleverest, most resourceful, most entertaining of birds, and all around us all the time. Known to make strong and lifelong relationships with humans, they are found in all their variety worldwide. All cultures have myths and legends about them and they are endlessly fascinating. This book explains the physiology of the bird and describes the eight types found in the UK.