Irish Birds

by David Cabot

This easy-to-use, full-colour guide describes and illustrates 178 of the most commonly spotted birds in Ireland. Specially designed for people with a general interest in birds,
the species have been carefully selected to include those that the non-specialist birdwatcher is most likely to see. Usefully, birds are grouped together according to where they are most likely to be in gardens, parks and buildings; farmland and hedgerows; woodland and scrubland; moorland and uplands; and freshwater or coastal areas, with background information given about each of these habitats. Essential identification characteristics are given for each species, along with clear illustrations. There are also notes on distribution, numbers and migration for each species, and general pages for groups like thrushes, sparrows and finches will help you to distinguish between similar species. With definitive text, up-to-date distribution maps and superb illustrations, this book is the ultimate field guide to Irish birds, essential on every bookshelf and birdwatching trip.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2004

Reviews

[Deaglán Ó Briain · Rating 3 out of 5]

Usually clear and well written. Excellent illustrations. However, a good editor should have picked up the typos. The section on the White Wagtail is confusing and doesn't explain that the illustrations are of two separate subspecies, one of which is found here and in Britain (Pied Wagtail), the other, continental, variant (White Wagtail) being a rare visitor.

[Shane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, beautiful reference book complete with strong, easy to follow descriptions and the Irish names of birds thrown in. Lasair choille - the 'flame of the woods'. Great, easy, well laid out informational book, perfect for beginners.