The Folklore of Birds

A delightful book to discover forgotten folklore and country wisdom inspired by 35 global bird species. Mixing birds of prey, corvids, songbirds, waterbirds and game birds, discover bird facts and cultural beliefs around the world associated with birds as diverse as the penguin and the rooster. Learn that the puffin was believed by the Irish to safeguard the souls of deceased Celtic monks; the Norse belief that robins protected people from lightning; and how the Germanic goddess Ostara revived a stricken skylark by transforming it into a hare, with links to Easter and eggs thereafter. Charmingly illustrated with colourful bird portraits by North Yorkshire-based contemporary artist and illustrator Sarah Wilding. Mixing myth and legend with curiosities and fascinating birdlore, the book will fascinate any bird or nature lover.

Hardback
20.5 x 13.5cm
160 pages
With colour illustrations
FSC accredited paper