Magic of Birds By Mabh Savage

The Magic of Birds explores the place of birds in folklore, superstition, mythology and contemporary Pagan practice. Mabh Savage considers songbirds, waterfowl and birds such as ravens and crows, with illustrations by Kay Savage.

Dream symbolism, divination and seasonal ritual connect these stories with the reader’s own spiritual interests. This is a study of magical associations and cultural meanings, not an ornithological field guide or evidence that bird encounters foretell specific events.