Hudson, W. H. (William Henry) 1841-1922 creator Hook, Bryan 1856-1925 McCormick, A. D. (Arthur David) 1860-1943 Lodge, R. B. (Reginald B.) 1852-1937? text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Birds in London" by W. H. Hudson is a nature book written in the late 19th century. This work provides a detailed account of the wild bird life in London, reflecting on both the contemporary scene and historical changes in the local bird population. Hudson's exploration is particularly focused on how urbanization has affected various species, their habitats, and their coexistence with the residents of the metropolis. At the start of the book, Hudson outlines his original intention to create a handbook for bird watchers but soon realizes that defining London's bird life is complex due to constant urban growth and changes. He discusses the prevalence of sparrows in the city, their interactions with humans, and the various species that have adapted to urban life or have disappeared. The opening also emphasizes the importance of bird life as a restorative component of nature within the bustling environment of London, highlighting the emotional connections that city dwellers develop with these wild creatures amidst their concrete surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-07-25 E-text prepared by René Anderson Benitz, Adrian Mastronardi, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana) Original publication data not identified Birds -- England -- London QL Original publication data not identified 06019599 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40334 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40334 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133925.0 40334