Fledgling
Book • 2010
Fledgling is a captivating exploration of an unusual relationship between a human and a wild bird.
When Hannah Bourne-Taylor rescues an abandoned bronze-winged mannikin finch, she becomes its surrogate mother.
The bird nests in her hair for 84 days, leading to a deep bond and unique adventures in rural Ghana.
The book chronicles Hannah's journey as she learns to understand and care for the finch, eventually reuniting it with its family.
It's a heartwarming story of compassion, nature, and the unexpected connections that can form between species, highlighting the beauty of the natural world and the importance of preserving it.
When Hannah Bourne-Taylor rescues an abandoned bronze-winged mannikin finch, she becomes its surrogate mother.
The bird nests in her hair for 84 days, leading to a deep bond and unique adventures in rural Ghana.
The book chronicles Hannah's journey as she learns to understand and care for the finch, eventually reuniting it with its family.
It's a heartwarming story of compassion, nature, and the unexpected connections that can form between species, highlighting the beauty of the natural world and the importance of preserving it.
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