The sparrow-sized sandpiper flies uninterrupted from Canada to Venezuela, equivalent to running 126 marathons back-to-back, without food, water, or rest. It stays hydrated by sipping moistur... read more
The cleverness of crickets, crows, cockatoos: a fascinating study of the relationship between genes and behaviour. (The book is published in the US as some eagle-eyed readers will perceive).
Around the world in the company of a woman who sees feasts where others might see weeds or indiscriminate greenery. Identifications, recipes and lovely botanical illustrations. Meadowsweet b... read more