The Irish Wildlife Collection

The Irish Wildlife Collection

Author: Calvin Jones

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-01-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781542638821

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Get closer to the wild side of Ireland From humpback whales to dandelions, Ireland's spectacular landscapes and varied habitats are home to a wonderful diversity of life. This book, and subsequent volumes in the series, is a celebration of all things wild on the island of Ireland. It features a selection of the long-running profiles of Irish wildlife that have been running on the back page of Ireland's Own magazine since 2001, punctuated by selected natural history articles that have featured in a variety of high-profile publications including BBC Wildlife Magazine, The Countryman, Wild Ireland, The Irish Independent, The Evening Echo, The Irish Examiner, Ireland's Wildlife, The West Cork Times and others. About Ireland's Wildlife Lifelong wildlife enthusiast Calvin Jones set up Ireland's Wildlife in 2011 to encourage people to get closer to the wild side of Ireland. The site has grown to become one of Ireland's leading wildlife and nature resources, featuring an eclectic mix of wildlife content from feature articles to how-to's to gear reviews and more. Calvin also helps people get more hands-on experience with nature by running Discover Wildlife Experiences on the West Cork stretch of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, and through his work with primary school children as a Heritage Specialist on the Heritage Council of Ireland's Heritage in Schools scheme. In this volume: The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) Ireland's best kept wildlife secret Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) Ivy (Hedera helix) Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) Pine martens offer red squirrels a lifeline Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) Stoat (Mustela erminea) Batty about bats Leisler's Bat (Nyctalus leisleri) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) In defence of weeds Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) Garden wildlife: it's a jungle out there! Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) Common Frog (Rana temporaria) Otter (Lutra lutra) Otters: a breathtaking wildlife experience The Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) Chemical warfare in the Irish countryside Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) Jay (Garrulus glandarius) Anticipation junkie Common Newt (Triturus vulgaris) Long Tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Pike (Esox lucius) Pygmy Shrew (Sorex minutus)


The Great Big Book of Irish Wildlife

The Great Big Book of Irish Wildlife

Author: Juanita Browne

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781847179159

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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.


Wildlife in a Changing World

Wildlife in a Changing World

Author: Jean-Christophe Vié

Publisher: IUCN

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 2831710634

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"Wildlife in a Changing World" presents an analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Beginning with an explanation of the IUCN Red List as a key conservation tool, it goes on to discuss the state of the world s species and provides the latest information on the patterns of species facing extinction in some of the most important ecosystems in the world, highlighting the reasons behind their declining status. Areas of focus in the report include: freshwater biodiversity, the status of the world s marine species, species susceptibility to climate change impacts, the Mediterranean biodiversity hot spot, and broadening the coverage of biodiversity assessments."


My First Book of Irish Wildlife

My First Book of Irish Wildlife

Author:

Publisher: O'Brien Press

Published: 2020-04-13

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 9781788491655

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Discover creatures big and small with this fun and engaging baby board book. My First Book of Irish Animals is filled with different kinds of wildlife from the hedgerows and woodlands to skies and seas. Babies will learn to recognise native Irish animals with this compact book.


Insects of Ireland

Insects of Ireland

Author: Stephen McCormack

Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 1848895224

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Over 11,000 species of insects occur in Ireland but most are very small and escape notice. Identifying them accurately can be difficult or impossible. This comprehensive compact guide to over 120 of Ireland's most popular insects includes all Irish species of butterflies, bumblebees, dragonflies, ladybirds, grasshoppers and shield bugs. All are illustrated in colour with clear descriptions enabling accurate identification.


Woodland Flowers

Woodland Flowers

Author: Keith Kirby

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-08-06

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 1472949080

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'A meticulously researched, important and beautiful volume that goes well beyond the scope of its title to describe the hitherto neglected subject of woodland flora and place it in a broad ecological and historical context.' - Stehan Buczacki Observing the plants of the forest floor – the flowers, ferns, sedges and grasses – can be a vital way of understanding our relationship with British woodland. They tell us stories about its history and past management, and can be a visible sign of progress when we get conservation right. For centuries, woodland plants have also been part of our lives in practical ways as food and medicines, and they have influenced our culture through poetry, perfume and pub signs. In this insightful and original account, Keith Kirby explores how woodland plants in Great Britain have come to be where they are, coped with living in the shade of their bigger relatives, and responded to threats in the form of storms, fires, floods, the attentions of grazing herbivores and the effects of the changing seasons. Along the way, the reader is introduced to the work of important botanists who have walked the woods in the past, collecting information on where plants occur and why. In-depth profiles of some of our most important and popular ground flora species provide extra detail and insight. Beautifully illustrated, Woodland Flowers is a must for anyone who appreciates and wants to learn more about British woodland and its plants.


The Birds of Ireland

The Birds of Ireland

Author: Jim Wilson

Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd

Published: 2013-09-04

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1848898274

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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.


Europe's Birds

Europe's Birds

Author: Rob Hume

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 0691177651

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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.


Naturama

Naturama

Author: Michael Fewer

Publisher: Gill Books

Published: 2016-05-06

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780717169801

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Open your eyes to the wonders of Irish nature.


The Natural History of Ireland

The Natural History of Ireland

Author: William Thompson

Publisher:

Published: 1849

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13:

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This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!