Birds have been part of our culture & folklore from very early times but there is more to them than the 'wran' boys & the Children of Lir. In Irish mythology, birds were sometimes seen as omens, & there were countless beliefs, proverbs & curses associated with them: we believed cuckoos turned into hawks, woodcock holidayed on the moon & some birds grew on trees. Birds inspired poets such as Gerard Manley Hopkins, W. B. Yeats & Seamus Heaney & they influenced place names like the Curlew Mountains in Roscommon & Hawk's Nest, County Antrim. Even their own names are rich & full of meaning
- the Irish for starling is druid, the dotteral is known as Amadan Mointeach which means 'bog idiot' & the dunnock was called Mathair Cheile which translates as 'mother-in-law'. A unique companion to bird-identification reference books, Birds of Ireland focuses on our interaction with birds, wild, domesticated & extinct. Glynn Anderson identifies over 150 birds of Irel&, giving each name (in Irish & English) & its meaning, a description & associated beliefs, myths, legends, weather lore, culinary traditions & place names. Each entry ends with a ' Facts & Figures' section, such as species numbers in Irel&, where it is common & its longevity. Beautifully illustrated with full-colour illustrations of all birds this is a rewarding treasure trove for bird lovers & general readers alike.
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1667, & the mighty naval war between the English & the Dutch still rages. Sir Francis Courtney & his son Hal, in their fighting caravel, are on patrol off southern Africa, lying in wait for a treasure-laden galleon of the Dutch East India Company returning from the Orient. They have a letter from Charles II sanctioning them to hunt down & capture enemy ships 'beyond the line'. So begins a dramatic quest for adventure & the spoils of war that sweeps the Courtneys from the settlement of good Hope at the southern tip of Africa & on to the Great Horn of Ethiopia far to the north. It was a time when international maritime law permitted acts of piracy, rape & murder otherwise punishable by death. Approx run time is 4 hours. ...

An engaging & informative study of all the birds mentioned in the Bible, relating the references both to Bible times & to birdwatching in the Holy Land now &, where appropriate, explaining the message or symbolism behind the references to birds, for the benefit of pilgrims & birdwatchers. ...

Dealing with the natural history of birds, this book provides a review of over 300 species to be found in the Caribbean islands. It identifies the key features for each species, along with notes on status, distribution, habitat, breeding biology, diet & behaviour. It also

Includes:: helpful hints on bird-watching & bird photography.

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With a little effort, you can live every day of your life in contact with birds. All you have to do is look around you & up in the sky. The fellowship they offer is often silent & shy, but can also be noisy & overwhelming. For every day there is a bird. From January 1 to December 31, we can attune our sense to the feathered flock that surrounds us. Each page is accompanied by a high quality colour photograph & story behind each bird & their habits, habitats or background. This book is 15.3cm x 23.3cm x 5.2cm ...

As our lives become increasingly burdened by the stresses of the modern world, relaxation is vital.

Birds: A Mindful

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Set off on a bird-watching adventure as you discover all kinds of birds in this collection of more than 130 bird-themed word search puzzles!

From the endangered & mythological creatures, garden birds & famous fictional friends, all bird-watching fans can sit back & unwind with this puzzle book.

Go searching now without leaving the comfort of your armchair!

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781789508918
• Author: Arcturus
• Publisher: Arcturus
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 160
• Dimensions: 23.2 x 15 x 1cm













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At last it is possible to listen to the amazing variety of birdsong that enriches our environment simply by opening this book. Delve into the absorbing text & beautiful photographs of each of the 150 birds whilst listening to their songs & calls with ...

A lone bird sits in a big tree, merrily singing its tune to the world. But soon it will be joined by a friend, & then another, & another... As each colourful bird lands on the branch of the tree it joins the last in a cheerful song. But one flashy bird wants to rule the roost
- until something small changes his tune.
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A guide to the 430 species of birds that live in or regularly visit Britain & the rest of Europe. It tells you various things you need to know to be able to identify correctly different species. It

Includes:: symbols that show at a glance in which habitats each bird can be found & at what time of year each is present.

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