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The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds
A memoir and practical birdwatching guide by Charlie Bingham
A birdwatching book by Charlie Bingham: a 272-page paperback memoir and practical guide to noticing birds, from oystercatchers to peregrines, for beginners and existing birdwatchers.
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- Paperback, 272 pages
- Size: 129 x 198 x 24 mm
- Twelve chapters, each about a different bird
- Memoir and practical guide by Charlie Bingham
- Needs no expertise or special equipment
About this piece
Birdwatching is for everyone, and this birdwatching book shows how: a memoir and practical guide by Charlie Bingham, built on everyday encounters with birds. It suits experienced birdwatchers and anyone new to the hobby with no special equipment needed.
The twelve chapters each cover a different bird and a different lesson. Charlie Bingham, a nature and wildlife enthusiast, travels the UK searching for oystercatchers on rooftops and peregrines on cathedral spires. Her nature writing and personal stories sit alongside practical advice on noticing the birds around you.
Birdwatchers and readers new to birding can share one book, and it makes a thoughtful birthday or Christmas gift for a nature lover. The paperback runs to 272 pages and measures 129 x 198 x 24 mm, a neat size for a bookshelf. Open The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds and simply look up.
Great for: birdwatchers, nature lovers, people new to birding, memoir readers.
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What's in the box
- 1 paperback book, 272 pages
Details
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Contents | 272 pages, twelve chapters |
| Size | 129 x 198 x 24 mm |
| Author | Charlie Bingham |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Published | 7 May 2026 |
| ISBN | 9781836002260 |
| Subject | Wildlife: birds & birdwatching |
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Is it suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. It gives practical, accessible ways to notice and interpret the birds around you, and needs no expertise or special equipment.
How long is the book and how big is it?
It has 272 pages and measures 129 x 198 x 24 mm. It is a paperback, also called a softback.
Is it a memoir or a practical guide?
Both. Charlie Bingham blends nature writing and personal anecdotes with practical advice on noticing the birds around you.
When will the the life-affirming magic of birds arrive?
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