11 November 2008

Jim Wilson Returns to Sirius to Promote His New Book


Sirius Arts Centre presents
popular natural historian
Jim Wilson

Thursday 4 December at 8pm
to promote his new book,
written with Oran O'Sullivan and published by Collins Press

"Ireland's Garden Birds
How to Attract Identify and Care for Garden Birds.

Tickets €6/€4 concession

After a short talk about the book Jim will be signing copies.

Whether you are an avid gardener, or just like feeding birds in your garden, this guide is an essential companion. An illustrated guide to Ireland's garden birds and wildlife gardening, the book provides information on the 60 birds most likely to be seen from the window, how to attract them into your garden and how to care for the. Part one features all the main gardening issues and highlights planting schemes to make your garden a haven for wildlife. In part two each species is described in a style designed to appeal to all, with detailed facts on identification, status and abundance, feeding habits, songs, call and breeding season facts. The descriptions are back up throughout the book with high quality photographs.

To book tickets for this event please contact Sirius at (021) 481 3790.