Birds in London

"Birds in London" by W. H. (William Henry) Hudson is a late 19th-century exploration of London's avian inhabitants, detailing the impact of urbanization on bird species and their ecosystems. Hudson starts by explaining that he wanted to make a comprehensive guide for bird watchers. The book examines how birds like sparrows interact with city dwellers, the types of birds that have adapted to residing in the city, those that have vanished all together and how people forge emotional relationships with these creatures. It showcases the restorative value of bird life, as well as the challenges, within London; emphasizing the connection between humans and nature in an urban environment in a time of increasing city growth.