The superb colour sketches and accompanying notes of Charles Tunnicliffe - spanning a period of almost thirty years - make this a book to treasure for bird-lovers and wildlife artists alike. Chapters on seabirds, waders, geese, ducks and swans, birds of prey and miscellaneous birds mean that a massive spectrum of birds are portrayed. 'One of the best bird books ever published' Daily Mail 'Every page is a delight. This book is not only for bird lovers, it is for all of us ...a book to be bought and treasured' J.T.R Sharrock British Birds 'A real prize for all who love birds' Yorkshire Life 'This is a beautiful volume which will provide many lessons for an aspiring bird artist, or just give a lot a pleasure to lovers of birds' The Lady 'Magnificent illustrations ...For anyone with an interest in birds, this book is a delight' Manchester Evening News