Birds in Britain

Abstract

DURING the Second World War the amount of bird Watching and the number of bird-lovers in Brithin increased considerably. This has led to a steacry stream of books on birds and their behaviour, to cater both for the experienced bird-watcher and for the enthusiastic beginner. But no apologia need be made for the appearance of yet another book on birds, since in is the fourth of the now well-established in series which have been enthusiastically received by many readers. Previous issues in the series have dealt with flowers, trees and dogs, and now comes Miss Frances Pitt with her long experience and discerning eye. In her book are found not only scientific accounts of wild and domestic birds in Britain but also personal anecdotes which enliven the text and captivate the reader. Her experiences have been gathered in many parts of the British Isles and have given her an 'understanding' of birds which, by description, she successfully transmits to her readers. These descriptions are supplemented in many instances by well-chosen and apt literary references both from the classics and lesser-known works. Birds in Britain By Frances Pitt. Pp. xiii+576+17 plates. (London: Macmillan and Co., Ltd., 1948.) 25s. net.