The Puffin
A Biography
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Vintage Publishing
Published:15th Oct '26
Should be back in stock very soon
Meet the charming, comical puffin in this new addition to Stephen Moss's bestselling bird biography series (120k copies TCM), published in a gorgeous, giftable illustrated package
A beautifully illustrated celebration of one of Britain’s most beloved birds: the charming, comical yet mysterious puffin – the perfect Christmas gift for nature lovers.
The puffin’s bright orange bill and striking black-and-white plumage have made it one of our most iconic seabirds. It has charmed nature lovers and inspired countless fables and stories, as well as becoming an emblem for children's literature.
Follow the lifecycle of the puffin throughout a calendar year: from egg and nestling to juvenile puffling, to the adult bird’s courtship, breeding and feeding habits, and discover its place in popular and literary culture, in this richly illustrated and wonderfully insightful book that deserves a place on every birdwatcher's bookshelf.
'A superb naturalist and writer' Chris Packham
'It is a delight to share the company of such an upbeat wildlife guide' Ben Hoare, BBC Countryfile
Few writers punch above their weight quite so well as Stephen Moss when it comes to filling a book with memories, stories, facts and figures… [an] excellent book * Birdwatch *
A superb naturalist and writer -- CHRIS PACKHAM
It is a delight to share the company of such an upbeat wildlife guide -- BEN HOARE * Countryfile *
Reveals the fascinating - and sometimes worrying - reality behind the familiar image [of the puffin] ... Moss brings together puffin ecology, history, culture and conservation to give us a much fuller picture of this remarkable little seabird ... It is difficult to look at a puffin in quite the same way again. * BRITISH WILDLIFE *
An enjoyable and constantly informative read -- ROB HUME, *on Moss's previous books* * Birdwatch *
Inspired, friendly and blessed with apparently limitless knowledge -- PETER MARREN
Stephen Moss delights once more - lyrical and informative -- BENEDICT ALLEN, *on Moss's previous books*
Engrossing * BBC WILDLIFE *
ISBN: 9781784746599
Dimensions: 205mm x 141mm x 25mm
Weight: 482g
224 pages