The Natural History of the British Isles is the perfect starting place for anyone interested in the natural world around them. With a wealth of facts, remarkable stories, intriguing folklore and beautiful photographs covering some 500 species. Along with snippets of poetry, country recipes, useful cross-references and plenty of pointers to further discovery. Each plant or creature is described in detail and given a potted history. This book sparks the imagination and encourages one to observe and enjoy what often goes unnoticed and unexplored.