BTO Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is the UK's leading charity working with volunteers to improve our knowledge of birds through monitoring and research.

Winter Watch
Cameron Alexander
Fantastic to see @ThePansyProjectโs amazing work on #Winterwatch! We were delighted to work with Paul on our latest book, Into the Red, which features his beautiful Slavonian Grebe drawing and gentle reference. @BBCSpringwatch #IntoTheRedBirds https://t.co/4NWutMDbUl
Paperback, 2019
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Rain Before Rainbows
Smriti Prasadam-Halls
๐ #IntoTheRedBirds - Dotterel ๐๏ธ Alicia Hayden (@aliciahaydenwildlife) is a writer, filmmaker and wildlife artist who published her debut poetry book, Rain Before Rainbows, in 2020 and has received recognition from @DSWFWildlife for her artivism. ๐ https://t.co/fDf3r6SzDC https://t.co/iyjYVL4vJq
Hardcover, 2020
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Etta Lemon: The Woman Who Saved the Birds
Tessa Boase
๐ #IntoTheRedBirds - Lapwing ๐๏ธ Tessa Boase (@TessaBoase) uncovered the surprising story of the RSPBโs female founders for her book, โEtta Lemon: The Woman Who Saved the Birdsโ. Order your copy of the book here ๐ https://t.co/fDf3r79CFC https://t.co/FZqBQ3i2Ma
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Birds and Us: A 12,000-Year History from Cave Art to Conservation
Tim Birkhead
#Ornithology Book Review: Birds and Us: A 12,000 Year History, from Cave Art to Conservation by Tim Birkhead. This fascinating new book is an exploration of how birds have captured our imaginations and inspired European culture and science. #BookReview ๐ https://t.co/NiFKUV9Jcu https://t.co/VfWFllo6CL
Hardcover, 2022
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature
Brigit Strawbridge Howard
๐ Into the Red - Fieldfare ๐๏ธ Brigit Strawbridge (@B_Strawbridge) is a wildlife gardener and amateur naturalist, who writes and speaks to raise awareness of the importance and diversity of bees. She is the author of Dancing with Bees #IntoTheRedBirds ๐ https://t.co/fDf3r79CFC https://t.co/2JjjTQbQAP
Paperback, 2020
$17.95$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wild Fell: Fighting for Nature on a Lake District Hill Farm
Lee Schofield
๐ #IntoTheRedBirds - Tree Pipit ๐๏ธ Lee Schofield (@leeinthelakes) is Senior Site Manager for the RSPB at Haweswater in the Lake District & author of the book Wild Fell: Fighting for Nature on a Lake District Hill Farm. Preview a few pages of the book ๐ https://t.co/3ubAUHdhds https://t.co/s8OOf0DVvc
Paperback, 2023
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Media Managed: Reputations Refined
Brian Hack
๐ Into the Red - Velvet Scoter ๐๏ธ Tom Stewart writes about birds, music, people and places. As BTO's excellent Media Manager, Tom helps engage new audiences with the joy of birdwatching. Order your copy of #IntoTheRedBirds ๐ https://t.co/fDf3r6SzDC https://t.co/0k78HilTui
Paperback, 2011
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Land Healer: How Farming Can Save Britain's Countryside
Jake Fiennes
๐ #IntoTheRedBirds - Grey Partridge ๐๏ธ Jake Fiennes (@jake_fiennes) is Director of Conservation for @HolkhamEstate and Holkham National Nature Reserve, and the author of Land Healer. Preview a few pages and purchase the book ๐ https://t.co/fDf3r6S1O4 https://t.co/dl59Moy8aV
Paperback, 2023
$24.99$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Still Life: A Memoir
Jeff Sutherland
๐ #IntoTheRedBirds - Marsh Tit ๐๏ธ Josie George (@porridgebrain) is a writer and visual artist, @guardian Country Diarist, and author of the highly acclaimed A Still Life: A Memoir. Preview a few pages of the book and order your copy of Into the Red ๐ https://t.co/fDf3r6S1O4 https://t.co/b7wON4LcMh
Hardcover, 2019
$22.95$11.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book