An Irish Nature Year

Call it a daily meditation on the world around us for nature-lovers and nature newbies alike, An Irish Nature Year gleefully explores the small mysteries of the seasons as they unfold – Who’s cutting perfect circles in your roses? Which birds wear feathery trousers? And what, exactly, is an amethyst deceiver? An Irish Nature Year is an illustrated day book filled with plants, animals, birds and creepy-crawlies from all over the island of Ireland. With one short entry for every day of the year, nature columnist Jane Powers serves up 5 minutes’ worth of wonderment to enjoy on your coffee break, on your commute, or to relax with at bedtime. From ‘weeds’ in the pavement cracks and surprising inhabitants of vacant lots, to unusual finds along our shoreline and hedgerows, you’ll find more of the natural world to admire right under your nose, and relish the little things that mark the passing of the seasons across the ever-changing Irish landscape. In An Irish Nature Year, Jane Powers masterfully explores the best of regional ecosystems, offering a deep dive into various habitats and the ecology that sustains them. Her top-tier knowledge and passion for nature are evident in every page, making this book a treasure trove for nature lovers. For fans of Conor W. O'Brien (Ireland Through Birds), Michael Fewer (A Natural Year), Jim Wilson (The Birds of Ireland), John G. Breslin (Old Ireland in Colour), and Dr David J West (The Story of Trees).