02256cam a22003253u 4500 47191 UtSlPG 20260610134102.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Robinson, Phil, 1847-1902 Birds of the wave and woodland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-26 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Birds of the Wave and Woodland" by Phil Robinson is a natural history book written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on British birds, exploring their characteristics, habits, and songs, and presents a detailed examination of their seasonal behaviors and migration patterns. The book serves as both an informative guide for birdwatchers and a reflection on the beauty and significance of these creatures in the natural world. At the start of the book, Robinson discusses the representation of various birds throughout the seasons, highlighting the thrush, blackbird, and swallow as key examples. He elaborates on the thrush as a symbol of spring, detailing its early songs amidst the lingering winter landscape and dispelling misconceptions about its migratory behavior. The narrative sets an engaging tone by weaving poetry and personal reflections into the descriptions of bird life, ultimately establishing a deep appreciation for their roles in the ecosystem. The opening portion lays the groundwork for an exploration of not only the avian world but also the interactions humans have with these familiar yet enigmatic creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Birds Birds in literature Whymper, Charles, 1853-1941 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47191 88030 88030