It is a guide to birdsong with illustrations and words by Madeleine Floyd. A very charming read with beautiful delicate drawings depicting some of the wonderful characters of British birds and their song. It has inspired me in my latest project JUMP + FLY; a collection of illustrated and embroidered birds and frogs.
Here are some of the pages from the book.
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| The cover & the Greenfinch |
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| The Green Woodpecker (Picus Viridis) "sports a vivid red cap and an apple green overcoat". |
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| The Nightingale usually performs after dark and can use up to 250 phrases in each song. Incredible! |
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| The Serge Warbler is noted for blending together many sounds and impersonating other birds. Cheeky cheeky! |
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| The Song Thrush |
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| The Avocet |
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| The Goldfinch... recently spotted in my garden and absolutely stunning. |
The project is still developing.... so look out for more illustrations and embroidery to come in the next couple of months...
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For more on Madaleine Floyd please visit her website and if you're in search of something to buy for yourself or a gift for yourself, don't forget to check out her products.
Oh so wonderful, I want to get myself a copy. Such a lovely present from the boy. :) xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's a must have...So amazing to read and the illustrations are BEAUTIFUL! x
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