# Swoop Sing Perch Paddle by John McEwen (Hardcover)

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE BOOKS  
  
**_Swoop Sing Perch Paddle_ brings together 132 screenprints by renowned wildlife artist Carry Akroyd, celebrating British birds in all their colour and charm.**  
  
Originally created for _The Oldie_'s Bird of the Month column, Carry's vibrant prints transport us through the seasons and across the country, from coast to coast and through forests, fields, back gardens and town centres.  
  
As a self-described 'bird-noticer', Carry's work reveals her keen observation of birds and their behaviour and her lifelong love of the landscapes they frequent. From a party of gregarious, seed-eating siskins to the poised peregrine perched high on a cathedral, each of her artworks is packed with personality.  
  
Carry's joyful prints are accompanied by succinct, entertaining texts from John McEwen, her long-time Bird of the Month collaborator and co-author of _A Sparrow's Life's as Sweet as Ours_, and their beautiful new collection is a delight for birdwatchers and art lovers alike.

## Details

- **Price:** 13.49 GBP
- **Vendor:** Bloomsbury Wildlife
- **Type:** John McEwen
- **Tags:** All Books, Nature

## Variants

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| Default Title | 13.49 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- Swoop Sing Perch Paddle by John McEwen (Hardcover) cover

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