NIGHTINGALE: NOTES ON A SONGBIRD (PB)

Every year, as darkness falls upon woodlands, the nightingale heralds the arrival of Spring. For thousands of years, its sweet song has inspired musicians, writers and artists around the world. This illustrated book reveals in beautiful detail the bird's song, habitat, characteristics and migration patterns, as well as the environmental issues that threaten it. From Greek mythology and John Keats to Persian poetry and Mel Torme, this is a unique and lyrical portrait of a famed yet elusive songbird.