Monthly Archives: January 2011

From The Door, 2007. Houghton Mifflin (U.S.), McClelland & Stewart (Canada), Virago (U.K.) Written in honour of Blackie, who lived till 15; posted in honour of Twitter correspondent @marleycatt, who passed away last week. BLACKIE IN ANTARCTICA My sister phones … Continue reading →

Seventeen Books About Birds Suggested by Bird Lovers and Ecologists If winter’s here, can birds be far behind? As the days lengthen the cold strengthens, my grandmother is said to have said. Nevertheless, we’re heading towards the migration season. So, … Continue reading →