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
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New collection of wildlife and nature writing published
Regular readers will know that I've been publishing articles profiling Irish wildlife on the back page of one of Ireland's most popular weekly magazine, Ireland's Own, since way back in 2001. Over the years I've had many letters from readers of the magazine asking if there was anywhere they could buy a collection of these articles in book form. Unfortunately the answer was … [Read more...] about New collection of wildlife and nature writing published
Secrets of the Sycamore
"So that’s what my breath looks like!" exclaimed my young daughter as we walked up to school on a cold and frosty morning. They had been busy breathing in deep lungfuls of the autumn air and watching excitedly as it escaped through their cupped hands. The novelty had long worn off for me and I encouraged them up the road with the promise of one more treat before their school … [Read more...] about Secrets of the Sycamore
Calling all budding wildlife and nature writers
Are you a wildlife enthusiast or bird watcher with a story to tell? Do you have wildlife hints and tips you'd love to share with other enthusiasts? Have you got a favourite wildlife site or piece of wildlife gear you'd like to review? If you have then we'd love to hear from you. Ireland's wildlife was always meant to be a collaborative platform, and I'm convinced that the … [Read more...] about Calling all budding wildlife and nature writers
A natural remedy for a hectic lifestyle
Life these days is a bit of a dizzy whirlwind. With work pressures, children, ever-present household chores and sundry other demands on our finite sliver of attention, it can be hard to find time for nature. But I find taking even a little “time out” to connect with the natural world around me, even if its just outside my back door, helps put the world in perspective, improves … [Read more...] about A natural remedy for a hectic lifestyle
