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Reveals the surprising wildlife and rich biodiversity hidden throughout Ireland's capital, from rivers and parks to coastlines.Hidden within the hustle and bustle of Dublin city is a secret world of wildlife. From otters and kingfishers in the rivers to porpoises and jellyfish in the bay, and from peregrine falcons swooping above us to pyramidal orchids by the roadside, Wild Dublin explores the surprising natural wonders of our capital.
In her much-loved style, wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna looks to the skies, parks, gardens, wetlands, rivers, canals and coastline to showcase Dublin's biodiversity in all its glory.
Beautifully illustrated throughout with over two hundred photographs, drawings and maps.
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Éanna Ní Lamhna has a degree in Botany and Mircobiology and a H. Dip in Education from UCD. She is a long-standing member of the panel of experts on RTÉ's wildlife programme 'Mooney goes Wild', and one of the most instantly recognisable voices on Irish radio. Originally from Louth, she now lives in Dublin, since 1967, and has been president of An Taisce since July 2004. Éanna is also the author of several other popular wildlife books. Her books Talking Wild (2002) and Wild and Wonderful (2004) and Straight Talking Wild (2006) were published by Townhouse.
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This lavish, entertaining and uniquely visual nature book is exciting to read, up to date and comprehensive in its information. A truly stunning book, full of fascinating facts and beautiful photos, showing a city we thought we knew in a new light.
