“Deeply satisfying . . . A worthy addition to a literary lineage that stretches back to the 18th-century writer and naturalist Gilbert White.” —Joe Shute, The Telegraph

“A wonderful synthesis of patient fieldwork, science and spirit of inquiry. Bird School is a book which is tuned to the beauty, fragility and wonder of birds. As moving as it is fascinating, it is also a deeply inspiring work which made me see and appreciate the birds anew.” —James Macdonald Lockhart, author of Wild Air

“Bird School is a feast for mind and soul, a treasure trove of insights into the enigmatic and enchanting world of the birds we share our lives with but barely notice. Every page is a thrill. Bird School has opened my eyes.” —Isabella Tree, bestselling author of Wilding

“A joyous journey of discovery! Bird School is a natural history tour de force and an impressive blend of the personal, scientific and cultural.” —Tristan Gooley, the Natural Navigator and bestselling author of How to Read a Tree

“Wonderful writing and a brilliant illumination of the natural world and of our own lives too.” —Nick Davies, Professor of Behavioural Ecology, Cambridge University