Since its first appearance in July 2009, Matt’s‘Bird of the Week’feature for theCaught by the Riverwebsite has quickly become a cult hit.

Hispop-art watercoloursaredistinctiveandenchanting, as are his innovative descriptions, which see great tits ‘bossing the other birds around’, the ‘playful yet shy buoyancy’ of bullfinches and the ‘improbable’ nature of the waxwing (‘like a computer-generated samurai finch’).

This witty, delightful and distinctive gift book will appeal to bird watching enthusiasts, children and adults, and art and illustration fans alike.