The Meaning of Geese

'A magisterial diary for bird lovers.' Observer

⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Telegraph

'Honest, human and heart-grabbing. I loved this book so much.' Sophie Pavelle, author of Forget Me Not

As seen on BBC Winterwatch 2023

The Meaning of Geese is a book of thrilling encounters with wildlife, of tired legs, punctured tyres and inhospitable weather. Above all, it is the story of Nick Acheson's love for the land in which he was born and raised, and for the wild geese that fill it with sound and spectacle every winter.

Renowned naturalist and conservationist Nick Acheson spent countless hours observing and researching wild geese, transported through all weathers by his mother's 40-year-old trusty red bicycle. He meticulously details the geese's arrival, observing what they mean to his beloved Norfolk and the role they play in local people's lives – and what role the birds could...