Charlie Bingham is a UK based nature writer and author of The Life Affirming Magic of Birds. After completing a degree in archaeology at the University of York, Charlie began to reconnect with nature in her mid 20’s. She found that birds especially seemed to have the ability to help her through difficult times and made it her life’s mission to share her love and passion with a wide audience. Charlie’s passion for the natural world shines across her social media platforms and in her work as a digital communications specialist and event manager for nature based charities. Charlie has written for various platforms and publications including Conker Magazine, Bird Table, The Guardian and Bald Hiker.

Birds andlessons

1. Oystercatcher: Let nature guide you through adversity
2. Swift: You have the power to change a world
3. Starling: Look for the unexpected
4. Peregrine: Learn from those who are there to teach
5. Swallow: We aren't removed from nature, we don't own nature, we are nature
6. Gannet: Our fight or flight response needs a system upgrade
7. Herring Gull: Nature teaches us the power of resilience
8. Curlew: Never lose that sense of wonder
9. Goose: The world can be so much bigger when you let nature in
10. Rook: There is beauty in the everyday
11. Parakeet: Things change, that’s guaranteed – it’s up to you whether you choose to change with them
12. Pigeon: Open your eyes now to the magic that surrounds you