The Folklore of Birds: The forgotten tales behind nature's most enigmatic creatures

"This book will leave you with an appreciation of even the most familiar birds." – Constance Craig Smith

Did you know that it's considered a sin to harm a robin? Or that seagulls were once thought to be the souls of dead sailors? And do you know what happens if you listen to a blackbird’s song on May Day?

With The Folklore of Birds you can discover the fascinating folklore behind nature’s most intriguing animals.

At once familiar and unknowable, birds have for centuries provided a rich source ...