Festival Event: Stephen Moss - Puffin: a Biography

A beautifully illustrated celebration of one of Britain's most beloved birds: the charming, comical yet mysterious puffin - the perfect 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.Stephen is one of Britain's leading nature writers, broadcasters and wildlife television producers, specialising in birds and British wildlife.

A lifelong naturalist, he is passionate about communicating the wonders of the natural world to the widest possible audience.

He has written over 30 books, including Ten Birds that Changed the World (shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing), Mrs Moreau's Warbler: How Birds Got Their Names, Wild Kingdom, and 'bird biographies' of the Robin, Wren, Swallow, Swan, Owl and Puffin.

His TV credits include Springwatch, The Nature of Britain, Birding with Bill Oddie and Birds Britannia.

Until reecntly he taught an MA in Travel & Nature Writing at Bath Spa University.