Acclaimed wildlife artist Robert Bateman has sketched and painted bird life in every corner of the globe. Now, for the first time, his special relationship with some of the planet's most beautiful and fascinating creatures is captured in a dazzling volume that will appeal to bird and art lovers alike.
Birds is an appreciation of the birds of the world by one of our foremost nature artists. In magnificent full-colour paintings, Bateman celebrates the breathtaking range of bird life on earth from the spectacular plumage of the fiery rainforest quetzal to the haunting call of the northern hermit thrush. And through his notes, informative diary entries and detailed sketches, he shares with the reader a wealth of observations about bird behaviour and a keen appreciation of their beauty.
Given the enormous popularity of birdwatching and nature travel as well as Bateman's extraordinary reputation as both artist and naturalist this elegant and informative tribute to birds is sure to be the most sought-after nature book of the coming year.
Acclaimed wildlife artist Robert Bateman has sketched and painted bird life in every corner of the globe. Now, for the first time, his special relationship with some of the planet's most beautiful and fascinating creatures is captured in a dazzling volume that will appeal to bird and art lovers alike.
Birds is an appreciation of the birds of the world by one of our foremost nature artists. In magnificent full-colour paintings, Bateman celebrates the breathtaking range of bird life on earth from the spectacular plumage of the fiery rainforest quetzal to the haunting call of the northern hermit thrush. And through his notes, informative diary entries and detailed sketches, he shares with the reader a wealth of observations about bird behaviour and a keen appreciation of their beauty.
Given the enormous popularity of birdwatching and nature travel as well as Bateman's extraordinary reputation as both artist and naturalist this elegant and informative tribute to birds is sure to be the most sought-after nature book of the coming year.