John Lea's book The Wonders of Bird Life offers a fascinating look into the world of our feathered friends. Through captivating stories and insights, Lea explores the rich social lives of birds. He examines how they learn and grow from fledglings into mature adults. Their elaborate mating rituals and competitions for potential mates are described in vivid detail. Lea also recounts entertaining examples of birds at play, from acrobatic aerial stunts to engaging games birds play with each other. He analyzes how birds resolve conflicts through bluffing and physical combat. Throughout the book, Lea conveys his sense of wonder and appreciation for the remarkable diversity found across the avian kingdom.
The Wonders of Bird Life by John Lea c1912 Leather Bound
Title: The Wonders of Bird Life
Author: John Lea
Publisher : Seelet, Service & Co Ltd
Publication 1912
Format: Leather BoundCondition: Deep blue leather covers with gilt design and lettering. A couple of marks to the front cover which has started to crack otherwise in a good condition. Nice thick pages which are clean with no ink or pencil marks and containing eight Illustrations. Page ends have a marbled pattern
Book measures: 19cm x 13cm with 158 pages