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A timeless exploration of the nightingale, blending cultural history, science, and the mysterious beauty of birdsong. This newly revised edition includes first-hand accounts of nightingale performances, insights into their declining population, and reveals untold stories like the human mimic behind a famous 1924 BBC broadcast.

Whistling in the Dark

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    A Hardback by Richard Mabey

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      Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
      Published 1 October 2025
      ISBN-13 9781836005711
      978-1836005711
      ISBN-10 1836005717
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      Non Fiction Natural History Nature and the natural world: general interest

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      Book Synopsis
      A timeless exploration of the nightingale, blending cultural history, science, and the mysterious beauty of birdsong. This newly revised edition includes first-hand accounts of nightingale performances, insights into their declining population, and reveals untold stories like the human mimic behind a famous 1924 BBC broadcast.

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