The author, a professional conservationist, tells his own stories of truly exhilarating encounters with British wildlife, especially birds, while working as a nature warden. These lively and vivid memoirs take the reader on an eye-opening journey through some of the most interesting and diverse habitats of Britain, recounting many thrilling and intimate experiences with its special birds and wildlife. Sixteen colour paintings and drawings illustrate some of the anecdotes in the book. Illustrators are Barry Robson and Ian Ryding.