Bird Life

Venture into the enchanting realm of Britain's everyday garden birds through the eyes of Len Howard, a remarkable and unconventional woman. In the late 1930s, she left London behind to transform a plot in Sussex into her dream home, Bird Cottage. There, she created a sanctuary for the garden’s feathered residents, including great tits, blue tits, robins, blackbirds, and willow warblers. Living harmoniously among these birds, some even shared her bedroom and freely flew in and out of the house throughout the day.This volume includes the two significant works she penned, "Birds as Individuals" and "Living with Birds". Her books go beyond mere observations of bird behavior, delving into their unique personalities, cognitive abilities, and preferences, as well as their melodious songs. With a foreword by Stephen Moss, this collection offers an enchanting and insightful glimpse into a life intimately intertwined with nature, presenting an unprecedented perspective on avian life."Birds as Individuals" has been praised for its unique and elegant portrayal of these charming songbirds. Arthur Parkinson lauds it as an engaging insight, while Steven Lovatt, the author of "Birdsong in a Time of Silence", describes it as a quietly profound exploration of empathy and attention.