Living with Birds

(Author) Len Howard
Format: Hardcover
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Following the success of Birds as Individuals, Len Howard spent the 1950s continuing to deepen her understanding of the birds in her garden. This book tells the story of one exceptional great tit that Len called Star. With patience, consistency and sensitivity, Len succeeds in teaching this little bird to count using taps. Star's character and intelligence is revealed in this intimate bird biography, unlike any told before. In opening her home to wild birds, Len gains their trust enough to make astonishing discoveries about their capabilities. Full of joy and wonder, as well as deep knowledge and fascinating detail, Living with Birds also takes in the story of a lame fledgling, tales of great tit parents and their babies, observations of migrant birds, and how exactly Len succeeded in developing such unusual relationships with wild birds. 'Howard seems to have stood on the brink of communication with a wild bird, something till now hardly conceivable...awe-inspiring' Observer

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Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781784879358
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
March 6, 2025

Len Howard

Len Howard was a British writer known for her acclaimed book "Birds as Individuals." Her writing style was characterized by its intimate observations of wildlife and eloquent prose. Howard's work helped popularize the study of bird behavior and ecology, making her a pioneer in the genre of nature writing.

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