While Flocks Last

Charlie, a journalist with a lifelong if buried interest in birds, sets himself the challenge to see and document all of the 40 ‘Red-list’ birds in the UK. This book is his account of the journeys, the birds and the people helping to conserve them that he meets on his way. A very readable book, written in an entertaining manner, it is nevertheless thought-provoking and highlights the plight of birds in the UK. Does Charlie achieve his goal of seeing all 40 species? Well, you’ll just have to read the book to find out!

Book reviewed by Su Gough