Gibson, Sarah
Swifts and Us: The Life of the Bird That Sleeps in the Sky
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008350666
- author:
- Gibson, Sarah
- format:
- Uk-B Format Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Environmental Conservation & Pro,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Swifts and Us: The Life of the Bird That Sleeps in the Sky Swifts are birds that spend almost their entire lives in the air. They eat, drink, sleep, mate, and gather nesting materials on the wing, flying thousands of miles across the world to navigate storms and return home with the summer. Sarah Gibson's fascinating story explores what is known about these mysterious birds, their ancient ancestry, and how they have been regarded through history. However, swifts are in real danger. The very features that have allowed them to thrive in the past - cracks, gaps, and crevices in buildings that provided nesting space - are being closed off as new housing is built. This loss of breeding places is a significant factor in the steep decline of swifts over the last twenty years. Yet, there are people in the UK and across Europe working to ensure a future for these birds, and their stories are woven into the narrative of this book.
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