Our Garden Birds: a stunning illustrated guide to the birdlife of the British Isles by Matt Sewell

Our Garden Birds: a stunning illustrated guide to the birdlife of the British Isles by Matt Sewell brings together the spirit of his much-loved ‘Bird of the Week’ feature for the Caught by the River website, first launched in July 2009 and quickly gaining cult status.

The book showcases Sewell’s distinctive pop-art watercolours alongside inventive, characterful descriptions. Great tits are observed ‘bossing the other birds around’, bullfinches are captured with ‘playful yet shy buoyancy’, and the waxwing is described as ‘improbable’—‘like a computer-generated samurai finch’. Witty and visually striking, it is presented as a gift book with broad appeal for birdwatching enthusiasts, children and adults, and fans of art and illustration.

Key details

• Author: Matt Sewell
• Illustrated guide to the birdlife of the British Isles
• Draws on the ‘Bird of the Week’ feature for the Caught by the River website
• First appearance of the feature: July 2009
• Includes pop-art watercolours and innovative descriptions

Synopsis

Originating from Matt Sewell’s ‘Bird of the Week’ series for the Caught by the River website, this illustrated guide pairs pop-art watercolours with witty, imaginative observations of garden birds. The text highlights distinctive descriptions of familiar species, from great tits to bullfinches and waxwings, and is positioned as a gift book for birdwatchers and illustration lovers of all ages.