Ireland the Emerald Isle is famous for its checkerboard landscape of green fields and
hedgerows. Its coast showcases sandy beaches mudflats and saltmarshes Atlantic Rainforests
rocky shores and cliffs all home to a staggering variety of wildlife. Ireland's coastal waters
are among the best in Europe to see whales and dolphins and other rare marine animals. The
Crossbill Guide Ireland is the authoritative wildlife and nature travel guidebook to that
island and includes both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The book provides
insights into how this varied landscape came into being with a description of its flora and
fauna. The book combines this background with carefully selected hiking and driving routes that
cover the best places to discover Ireland's wildlife and ecosystems. If you want to explore
Ireland's wild side this is the book you need. * 23 routes (car and walk) * 26 site
descriptions * Where to watch birds information * Finding butterflies wildflowers whales and
dolphins etc. * Detailed background information on landscape and ecology
