Daily Chronicle.—"Here is a work worthy of all commendation to those who love birds."
Daily Graphic.—"... a work which all bird lovers will welcome ... beautifully illustrated."
Daily Express.—"... light, sprightly and thoroughly entertaining."
Globe.—"Mr. Dewar ... is gifted with the descriptive art in a high degree, and his vivacious style communicates the characters and habits of the birds with unerring fidelity and infinite spirit."
Sportsman.—"Mr. Dewar has a delightfully simple and quaintly humorous way of expressing himself, and his clever word-pictures of bird-life make charming reading."
Manchester Guardian.—"His breezy style is pleasant and easy reading. The photographs deserve the highest praise."
Manchester Courier.—"Mr. Dewar has produced a book that will delight not only ornithologists, but all who have the good fortune to light on this humorously instructive volume."
Western Morning News.—"The book is enjoyable from the playful preface to the last chapter."
Spectator.—"... the contents are excellent."
Field.—"... it may well stand on the same bookshelf with the entertaining and instructive writings of 'Eha.'"