Wild Skeins and Winter Skies: Paintings and observations of Pink-footed Geese

One of the most evocative sights and sounds of the North Norfolk Coast in winter is the vast flocks of Pink-footed Geese. James McCallum has presented a beautiful book of paintings of these birds. His easy painting style brilliantly captures the geese, as they go about their daily lives in all weathers, day and night. Combined with written observations, this is a delightful book for anyone who has been captivated by the Pink-feet. You can almost hear their calls, and imagine their feet ‘puddling’ on the muddy beet fields. The book is available through James’s website www.jamesmccallum.co.uk, where a limited edition leather bound version is also available.

Book reviewed by Su Gough