Life-Affirming Magic of Birds
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- ISBN 9781836002260
- Weight: 350g
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 07 May 2026
- Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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‘This deeply personal book is a delight for those who already value our feathered friends and is a perfect introduction for those who are new to birding.’ – Caroline Quentin
‘A fresh, funny and deeply personal take on why birds matter, from an important new voice in nature writing.’ – Dr Stephen Moss
Birdwatching is for everyone. Discover how simple, everyday encounters with birds can help you bond with the natural world.
Whether it’s a brief encounter with a friendly robin or a curious wood pigeon perched on your windowsill, everyone has a bird story. Join nature and wildlife enthusiast Charlie Bingham as she travels the length and breadth of the UK, searching for oystercatchers on rooftops and peregrines on cathedral spires. Simply look up and become part of the awe-inspiring world that exists above us.
Broken into twelve chapters, each covering a different bird and a different lesson, discover:
- How engaging with nature doesn’t require expertise, special equipment or remote settings.
- Practical advice and accessible ways to notice and interpret the birds around you.
- How birdwatching helped Charlie navigate grief, mental health, ADHD, financial strain and other major life challenges.
Blending Charlie’s beautiful nature writing and personal anecdotes with relatable life lessons, this is the perfect book for all birdwatchers, or anyone who struggles to find motivation to get through the daily grind.
Both a memoir and a practical guide to slowing down and noticing what’s around you, The Life‑Affirming Magic of Birds reveals how even the smallest encounters with nature can offer a renewed sense of connection.
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'Moving, informative, funning, evocative. Charlie's book will take you on a wonderful journey through the world of birds and the stories of those that live alongside them. Through her stories, you will be inspired to embark on your own journey and make a deeper connection with the natural world around you. An utter delight from start to finish.' – Miranda Krestovnikoff
‘A beautifully written book that connects us to beauty and curiosity. It will fill your mind and make your heart sing like a nightingale.' – Robin Ince
‘It reads as the instructions for a nature prescription, something the world needs more of.’ – Nick Baker
Charlie Bingham is a UK based nature writer and author of The Life Affirming Magic of Birds. After completing a degree in archaeology at the University of York, Charlie began to reconnect with nature in her mid 20’s. She found that birds especially seemed to have the ability to help her through difficult times and made it her life’s mission to share her love and passion with a wide audience. Charlie’s passion for the natural world shines across her social media platforms and in her work as a digital communications specialist and event manager for nature based charities. Charlie has written for various platforms and publications including Conker Magazine, Bird Table, The Guardian and Bald Hiker.
