The Birds of Ireland

The Birds of Ireland
Author: Jim Wilson
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2013-09-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1848898274

An important tool of a birdwatcher is a good identification guide. Most cover the birds of Europe and few deal exclusively with Ireland. This first photographic identification guide to the birds of Ireland has over 1,600 photos of more than 260 species, in an easy, quick-reference format. With eight to fifteen images per species, the key identification features of each bird are shown, with concise descriptions and pointers to indicate important features. This guide is produced in association with BirdWatch Ireland, Ireland's leading bird-conservation organisation. The purchase of this guide contributes funds to BirdWatch Ireland's conservation and education initiatives to help protect and promote Ireland's wild birds and habitats. similar to: Ireland's Garden Birds by Jim Wilson and Oran O'Sullivan.

Finding Birds in Ireland

Finding Birds in Ireland
Author: Eric Dempsey
Publisher: Gill Books
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2014
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780717159253

Offers directions and maps for birding sites across Ireland, organized by county with tips on the best times to visit each area and lists of rare species that have been seen at each site.

The Complete Guide to Ireland's Birds

The Complete Guide to Ireland's Birds
Author: Eric Dempsey
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2002
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780717134014

The Complete Guide to Ireland's Birds includes the most up-to-date distribution maps and full descriptions of males, females, immatures, voice, diet and preferred habitat of over 300 species.

Britain's Birds

Britain's Birds
Author: Rob Hume
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2020-07-14
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691199795

A new, improved and thoroughly updated edition of the bestselling photographic guide—the only one to cover every bird, in every plumage, ever recorded in Britain and Ireland A bestselling guide since it was first published, Britain's Birds has quickly established itself as the go-to photographic identification guide to the birds of Great Britain and Ireland—the most comprehensive, up-to-date, practical and user-friendly book of its kind. Acclaimed by birdwatchers of all kinds, from the beginner to the most experienced, the guide has now been thoroughly revised and updated to make it even better than before. Combining the finest of identification guide content and presentation, this eagerly awaited second edition preserves the best of the first edition while covering twelve newly recorded species and offering a host of improvements that make identification easier. Provides comprehensive coverage of all the birds ever recorded in Britain and Ireland Describes and illustrates all plumages likely to be encountered Features more than 3,200 stunning photographs carefully selected to show the birds as you really see them Outlines simple steps to help you identify any bird you see Presents simple and accurate comparisons of similar and difficult species New features include: Coverage of 12 new species recorded since the first edition plus revisions to reflect the latest taxonomy Coverage of all subspecies Improved identification aids, including more than 400 new photos, enhanced photo annotations and many redesigned plates Fully revised species accounts, including the latest information on identification features, status, numbers, geographical range and date ranges for all plumages that may be seen during only part of the year

Ireland's Birds

Ireland's Birds
Author: Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2015-09-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1848894988

Birds have been important symbols in our art and culture for thousands of years. They have inspired poets and painters, and feature in many place names and legends. In this book, Niall Mac Coitir draws together the mythology, legends and folklore of Ireland's birds, both wild and domestic. The birds are presented in seasonal order based on their migratory habits (the cuckoo and summer) or on their cultural associations (the robin with Christmas). He also explores how birds are often powerful symbols of various virtues and qualities, such as the goose, which is a symbol of watchfulness and bravery. This challenges us to look at birds in a different way, as dynamic creatures that have influenced our society over the millennia. Written with imagination and enthusiasm, this mix of natural history, mythology and folklore will delight and enlighten all interested in the birds of Ireland.

Birdwatching in Ireland with Eric Dempsey

Birdwatching in Ireland with Eric Dempsey
Author: Eric Dempsey
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2011-10-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780717151073

Eric Dempsey has written this step-by-step guide so that beginners and advanced birdwatchers alike can develop a full understanding of Ireland s birds, their behaviour and migrations. "

Europe's Birds

Europe's Birds
Author: Rob Hume
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691177651

Covering more than 900 species, and illustrated with 4,700 photographs, Europe's Birds is the most comprehensive, authoritative and ambitious single-volume photographic guide to Europe's birds ever produced. Easy-to-use, practical and accessible, this guide provides the information necessary for birdwatchers of all abilities to name any bird they see. Detailed descriptions cover the birds in all their plumages--male, female, breeding, non-breeding, adult and immatures, as well as distinctive subspecies. The clear text covers all aspects of identification, including moult and vocalizations, and provides details on range, status and habitat. An unrivalled selection of photographs, chosen to be as informative as possible, makes this a beautiful book to enjoy, as well as an up-to-date and essential source of identification knowledge. Europe's Birds is produced by the same team that created Britain's Birds, which has been described as "without doubt the best photo guide on the market" (Andy Stoddart, Rare Bird Alert). The authors include top-class wildlife photographers, writers and editors, and an imaginative, highly skilled designer. All are experienced birdwatchers themselves, who know what is needed in an identification guide for birdwatchers living or travelling in Europe.

The Great Big Book of Irish Wildlife

The Great Big Book of Irish Wildlife
Author: Juanita Browne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781847179159

A beautiful picture book tracking nature through the seasons in Ireland. It explores nature in your back garden as well as weird and wonderful natural phenomena, such as the metamorphosis from Tadpole to Frog; the Red Deer rut in autumn; or a starling flock in winter.

To the Ends of the Earth

To the Ends of the Earth
Author: Anthony McGeehan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Birds
ISBN: 9781848893528

Migration is a way of life for most birds found in Ireland. Our nation sits with its back to the Old World and its face to the New World, so the variety of bird species reaching our shores is derived from two hemispheres. From across the planet, 'our' birds come - to breed, stop off, or spend the winter. How these visitors reached our shores puzzled us for centuries. So how do birds navigate so successfully over enormous distances and make a return trip to the same nesting site each year? Modern tracking results are revealing journeys once thought impossible - such as sustained flight for days at a time. Feats of endurance are one thing but their homing ability is even more impressive. Most of the youngsters fly solo to faraway winter quarters they have never seen. The evidence - and some of the history behind its discovery - is pieced together in a simple way that brings a new coherence to the complex ways that birds navigate, the preparations they make before departure, and their decisions en route - such as when drifted off course by inclement weather. In a nutshell, birds' array of sense far exceeds our own. Rather than relying purely on the sun and the stars for guidance, birds make use of something we cannot sense - the Earth's magnetic field. Overall they integrate a range of global phenomena, including patterns of polarised light visible (to their specially tuned vision) in the sky. This spectacular book is a must for anyone who has ever wondered how and why these seemingly fragile creatures make such gruelling journeys.

Birdwatching in New Hampshire

Birdwatching in New Hampshire
Author: Eric A. Masterson
Publisher: UPNE
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2013-05-14
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1611684102

Designed to appeal to expert and backyard birdwatchers alike, this comprehensive guide reveals where, when, and how to watch and enjoy birds in New Hampshire. It not only offers the latest information about the seasonal status and distribution of birds in New Hampshire but also features a thorough introduction to the art and practice of birdwatching, including equipment, ethics, migration, conservation, and most of all, finding that "good bird." The heart of the book is the detailed descriptions and maps that outline more than 120 birding sites across the state, from the Connecticut River Valley to Jeffreys Ledge and Cashes Ledge far off the coast. Drawing upon his extensive knowledge of the habits and habitats of New Hampshire birds, the author has divided the state into six regions, each with a rich diversity of birdwatching destinations. The guide also features informative accounts of the more than 300 bird species regularly seen in the Granite State, including their preferred habitats and graphs illustrating when each is most likely to be encountered. In addition, Masterson also provides a useful guide to rare and accidental bird sightings. The essential guide to birdwatching in New Hampshire for beginners and accomplished regional birders.