The essential field guide for Ireland’s birdwatchers.

Whether you’re a beginner learning to identify your first robin or an experienced birder refining your field skills, The Pocket Guide to the Common Birds of Ireland is an invaluable companion for exploring Ireland’s birdlife.

Written by Eric Dempsey, one of Ireland’s leading ornithologists, and illustrated by Michael O’Clery, one of the country’s most respected wildlife artists, this beautifully detailed guide features over 200 bird species with lifelike illustrations and expert identification notes.

Each entry includes clear information on bird calls, songs, diets, habitats, and distribution maps, helping readers to recognise species in the field and understand where they live and thrive. This updated edition reflects the latest changes in Ireland’s bird populations — including species once rare but now increasingly common.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Comprehensive field guide – over 200 Irish bird species, clearly illustrated.

• Expert insight – written by ornithologist Eric Dempsey, illustrated by Michael O’Clery.

• Up-to-date data – includes new breeding and distribution information.

• For beginners & experts alike – practical, portable, and beautifully presented.

A must-have reference for anyone with a love of Irish birds, nature, or the joy of birdwatching.

Shop The Pocket Guide to the Common Birds of Ireland and bring Ireland’s birdlife to life.