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Ireland's Garden Birds

A Guide to Attracting and Identifying Garden Birds

Jim Wilson author Oran O'Sullivan author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Gill

Published:20th Mar '17

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An essential companion for bird lovers and gardeners alike since it was first published, this highly successful guide to identifying garden birds has now been fully updated with the latest information and statistics. Highlighting a range of plants and planting schemes that support wildlife, it provides expert advice on making your garden a haven for birds. Learn everything you need to know about all the birds you’re most likely to see from your window, how to attract them into your garden and how to care for them. Each species is accessibly described, with details of identification, status and abundance, feeding habits, songs and call, and breeding season. The species guide has been updated to include the Great Spotted Woodpecker, which is now breeding regularly on the east coast and turning up in gardens. The species descriptions are enhanced by new photographs of the highest quality. Whether you are an avid gardener or just love feeding birds in your garden, this practical and easy-to-use guide is invaluable. Also available: 'Birds of Ireland – A Field Guide'

Many useful tips on how to make your garden as bird-friendly as possible.

* The Irish Times *

Essential companion for anyone interested in garden birds.

-- Jim Hurley * New Ross Standard *
Provides all one would need for enjoyable domestic bird-watching. * Irish Examiner *
Two thumbs up. * Fatbirder *
Unique and useful reference work. * Sunday Independent *

Indispensable.

* RTÉ Gui

ISBN: 9781848893030

Dimensions: 190mm x 113mm x 13mm

Weight: 363g

208 pages

Revised edition