«A lavishly talented nature writer»

Wall Street Journal

«A book about almost everything... The clarity, the verve and precision of his writing is perfect»

Tim Dee, author of The Running Sky

«I'm in love with this book. If you like great writing, strange historical twists, adventure, nature, music and/or birds, this will quickly become one of your all-time favourite books»

Laurie Anderson

«Captivating ... full of insights into not only our planet's evolutionary past but also its future»

Hephzibah Anderson, Mail on Sunday*****

«A fascinating, enjoyable read»

Bird Watching