The Starling: A Biography - BBC Wildlife, *Books of the Year*

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The Starling: A Biography - BBC Wildlife, *Books of the Year*Stephen Moss delights once more lyrical and informative by turns, he conjures with breathless eloquence another feathered beauty of our skies. Benedict Allen 'An engrossing compilation of ornithological tidbits, cultural anecdotes, literary quotes and well chosen historical artwork BBC Wildlife, Books of the Year Even with its beautiful iridescent plumage and magical gift to mimic almost any sound, this common garden bird can often be overlooked. But

but easy to spot when you know what to look for

professional quality images from the author’s own collection

there's absolutely no doubt in my mind that Henry Dimbleby's book Ravenous could change the world

introducing readers to different ecosystems in turn with both informative text and inspirational imagery

Agathe Ravet-Haevermans instructs the reader on how to recognise and draw a wide variety of flowers and leaves

environmental justice

The book has since become a landmark in twentieth-century nature writing

In this honest and lyrical account of a life without modern technology

- Stanley KunitzThe gift of Oliver's poetry is that she communicates the beauty she finds in the world and makes it unforgettable

hares darting across fields

his future

This rising interest in forest renewal has also brought a surge of greenwashing