New House Martin book

01 Apr 2016

'Guests of Summer' provides a fascinating insight into the lives of one of our most enigmatic and enchanting birds - the House Martin. Intrigued by the House Martins that nest on his house, Theunis Piersma started to examine their lives. Piersma weaves a tapestry that connects Anglo-Saxon migrations, Shakespeare's writings, political upheavel in the Congo, climate change, and much more. Order 'Guests of Summer' now from BTO.

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