Matt Sewell > Quotes

“To be honest, owls aren’t the brightest of birds, amazing as they are; parrots and crows are much smarter. It’s all in the eyes: those magnificent piercing optics are what make all owls look like they are deep in concentrated scrutiny and steeped in long-lost knowledge.”
― Matt Sewell, Owls: Our Most Enchanting Bird

“Like an old friend who returns for the summer, fills the whole room with love and laughter, then before you know it disappears into the sun on another merry adventure. You don't want to clip his wings and make him stay against his wishes - that would be totally unjust and a terrible thing - but just a tiny, little bit more time would be lovely.”
― Matt Sewell, Our Garden Birds: A Bird for Every Week of the Year

“Not much to look at, but as with all true beauty it is what's inside that counts.”
― Matt Sewell, Our Garden Birds: A Bird for Every Week of the Year