Birds by Brian Wildsmith Author:Brian Wildsmith A stare of owls. A fall of woodcock. A congregation of plover. A company of parrots. This unique children's book includes easy-to-read, single-sentence entries that describe fourteen common species of birds, including swans, herons, phesants, bitterns, and owls. Four-color illustrations complement the text, providing a curiosity-sparking introdu... more »ction to the fascinating world of birding.« less