Showing Ireland's Garden Birds: How to Identify, Attract, & Garden for Birds by Oran O'Sullivan

1 in 8 of the world's birds, or 1,226 species, are threatened and 190 populations are at risk of extinction.' (newspaper report September 2008) Biodiversity is the key word this season as wildlife experts and environmental consultants urge people to consider the effect of their lifestyles on the birds and wildlife around them. It is a sad fact that many species of birds are in decline and some are in critical danger of extinction but most of us aren't aware of just how easy it is to create a haven for these beautiful creatures in our own back gardens. This practical, illustrated guide to Ireland's garden birds and wildlife gardening provides the know-how to attract birds into your garden and care for them. It focuses on the fifty-six birds most likely to be seen from your window and highlights a range of plants and planting schemes to suit all gardens, while promoting native species plantings and sustainable gardening practices. Each species is described in a style designed to appeal to all, providing the hard facts of identification, abundance, feeding habits, songs, call and breeding season facts, backed up throughout with photographs of the highest quality.