The Odonata, dragonflies and damselflies, is one of our most fascinating groups of insects. As adults, they're comparatively large and highly active, which makes them one of the most noticeable and easiest insect groups to watch.From spring, through summer into autumn, dragonflies and damselflies are on my radar whenever I'm out for a tramp around my local patch or … [Read more...] about Book Review: Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe
wildlife books
New book celebrates Ireland’s wildlife
The Irish Wildlife Collection: Volume Two is the latest in a series of books featuring work by West Cork based nature writer Calvin Jones, founder of Ireland’s Wildlife (www.irelandswildlife.com).Like it’s predecessor, “The Irish Wildlife Collection: Volume Two” features articles, species profiles and features that put the spotlight firmly on Irish wildlife and the … [Read more...] about New book celebrates Ireland’s wildlife
Book Review: The Great Big Book of Irish Wildlife Through the Seasons
When it comes to conservation there is nothing more important than reconnecting our children with the natural world around them.Young children are fascinated by living things and have an innate curiosity about the animals, plants and other organisms they share the world with. I see it all the time when I visit primary schools under Ireland's fabulous Heritage in Schools … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Great Big Book of Irish Wildlife Through the Seasons
Book Review: Chris Packham’s “Back Garden Nature Reserve” and “Wild Side of Town”
I'm sitting writing this in my in-law's house in Cork City, up with the family from rural West Cork to do a spot of Christmas shopping and soak up the festive atmosphere. But as always, I'll be keeping an eye and ear tuned for wildlife while in town.Cities offer a surprising range of opportunities for wildlife watching. I love the fact that, once your tuned in to the rhythm … [Read more...] about Book Review: Chris Packham’s “Back Garden Nature Reserve” and “Wild Side of Town”
Book Review: The Complete Naturalist
When I was a youngster I was forever outdoors exploring all the nooks and crannies and marvelling at the wild world that unfolded before my eyes, ears and nose. In the garden, down the woods, at the beach, along the riverbank -- there was a never-ending world to explore, literally on my doorstep.The Complete Naturalist (published by Bloomsbury in association with the RSPB) … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Complete Naturalist
