A Year with the Birds / Third Edition, Enlarged

Name: A Year with the Birds / Third Edition, Enlarged
Author: W. Warde Fowler

By W. Warde Fowler

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Arranged around an academic year and a brief Alpine holiday, a series of observational essays chronicles common birds in an English city, a midland village, and mountain pastures. The author records seasonal movements, songs, feeding and nesting habits of familiar species — warblers, wagtails, robins, tits, finches and alpine specialists such as snow-finches and rock-dwelling insectivores — compares similar songs and behaviours, and offers practical guidance for noticing birds in town, meadow and mountain. Emphasis rests on frequent, easily observed species rather than rarities, with reflections on migration, habitat preferences and methods of watching and appreciating birds.

About the Author

W. Warde Fowler

W. Warde Fowler was an English author and scholar known for his contributions to the study of Roman culture and religion. His works often explore the intersection of nature and classical antiquity, as seen in his notable title "A Year with the Birds," which reflects his keen interest in ornithology. Fowler also delved into the social and religious practices of ancient Rome, with significant publications such as "Social Life at Rome in the Age of Cicero" and "The Religious Experience of the Roman People." His writings provide valuable insights into the daily life and spiritual beliefs of the Romans, making him a notable figure in classical studies.