Charlie Elder

Joyous... totally compelling... very funny... This book is a classic of its kind

A joy to read... An uplifting book, not a depressing one

Elder is a stylish writer and his ornithological travelogue takes him on entertaining adventures to some of Britain's most remote bird sites

[This] joyous account will delight twitchers and novices alike

One of those rare books where, though you may not care about the subject at the first page, you will by the last

A funny, enduring chronicle of a man who has rediscovered a childhood passion for birds

A gently humorous and accessible look at a serious subject... above all an entertaining read

As he delights in each new discovery, so do we

Armed with a field guide and a half-decent pair of binoculars, Charlie Elder travels the length and breadth of the British Isles to spot forty bird species in serious decline - the UK's Red List. He looks at why their numbers have fallen, what efforts are being made to encourage their recoveries and meets experts and enthusiasts who are working to make a difference. <br/>
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He also examines just why birds matter in the first place and considers the role of the birdwatcher - one species that is certainly not in decline.

While Flocks Last

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Joyous... totally compelling... very funny... This book is a classic of its kind

A joy to read... An uplifting book, not a depressing one

Elder is a stylish writer and his ornithological travelogue takes him on entertaining adventures to some of Britain's most remote bird sites

Joyous... totally compelling... very funny... This book is a classic of its kind

A joy to read... An uplifting book, not a depressing one

Elder is a stylish writer and his ornithological travelogue takes him on entertaining adventures to some of Britain's most remote bird sites

Joyous... totally compelling... very funny... This book is a classic of its kind

A joy to read... An uplifting book, not a depressing one

Elder is a stylish writer and his ornithological travelogue takes him on entertaining adventures to some of Britain's most remote bird sites

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