The Nightingale

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The rather plain, brown nightingale is a secretive bird that reveals its greatest treasure after dark: its song. The male has, on average, 250 different phrases, which it spontaneously brings together in songs that are unique in each composition. Its rich timbre and wide range has inspired poets, musicians and artists for centuries. Immerse yourself in the folklore, history and ornithology with this illustrated story of the enigmatic bird. Praise for Sam Lee's Singing with Nightingales: 'A master storyteller' Patrick Barkham, author of Islander and Badgerlands for Guardian 'An unmatched spring experience for folk fans, bird enthusiasts and all those in between' The Times 'The experience struck me so deeply that I have struggled since to put it into words . . . beautiful and necessary' New Statesman 'Bravely inventive . . . the nightingale has become a symbol of resistance, thanks largely to Sam' Guardian