Birdsong (National Trust Art & Illustration)

Fifty exquisite drawings of birds include details of the songs and sounds made by each The art of Madeleine Floyd is beautifully presented in this sweet little gem of a book that will delight all bird lovers. Celebrating birds and their songs, lovely drawings of the birds and their specific eggs are captured here for wildlife enthusiasts. The illustrations include details of the songs and sounds made by each of the birds, from sparrows and bearded tits to the lyrical nightingale–the latter of whom has up to 250 different phrases in his song, with each performance made up of a unique composition. Madeleine Floyd is one of Britain’s best-loved artists. She works from her studio in London and is widely commissioned around the world. Madeleine’s creative talent is one of remarkable depth and diversity. She paints, she draws, she writes and she illustrates. This versatility allows Madeleine to produce hugely successful exhibitions, write and illustrate her own books. She has a particular passion for wildlife.