Nightingale Greetings Card

Nightingale Greetings Card

Though known for its lilting and beautiful song, the Nightingale is rarely seen, not least as it nests close to the ground in dense undergrowth.  It is the male whose song is so lyrical, the female by contrast keeps stum!  The nightingale’s brain  accounts for its vast vocal repertoire – the part of the brain responsible for producing sound is much larger in the nightingale than in other vocal competitors.  This allows him to produce up to 1,000 different sounds!  The skylark and blackbird come a poor second and third to with just 340 and 100 noises to their names, respectively.

Designed by the highly skilled artist Stephen Lennon, the Nightingale greetings card is part of his Songbirds & Seedheads range.  Stephen’s designs start as a drawing, often from life, inspired and informed by his considerable botanical knowledge honed as a nurseryman.  His cards are printed locally (he’s a Yorkshireman in exile, now to be found in Northumberland) and the production of them supports many small businesses.

Dimensions square (14cm x 14cm) • FSC accredited carbon offset high white board • Blank inside • White envelope • Biodegradable compostable cellophane wrapped • Standard Letter Post