Birds of Ireland: News

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Wednesday 4^th November 2009, at 3 o’clock. Glynn Anderson will speak about ‘Climate Change in Ireland: How is the National Botanic Gardens responding?’ at the auditorium of the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. All are welcome. Phone 01 857 0909 or visit the National Botanic Gardens for details.

 

Saturday 3^rd October 2009, at 11.30 am. Join Glynn on a Bird Safari of Kilmacurragh Arboretum, Co. Wicklow, exploring the facts, folklore and history of Irish birds. Come and discover what birds are here in autumn. This event is suitable for all the family; bring binoculars if you have them. Booking essential at 01 857 0909. Visit the National Botanic Gardens for details.

 

Sunday 26^th July 2009, at 3 o’clock. Glynn Anderson will speak about the Birds of Ireland: Facts, Folklore and History at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin. All are welcome. Phone 01 677 0095 for details.

 

June 2009. Leading Irish artist Garrett Phelan recently exhibited his project The Last Broadcast Revelations at Mother’s Tankstation, Dublin. Glynn Anderson provided background text on Myna birds, for this work. See Garrett Phelan’s exhibition and Glynn Anderson’s text contribution on Myna birds here.

 

June 2009. Birds of Ireland: Facts, Folklore & History is now available in North America through Dufour Editions.

 

Sunday, November 16, 2008, at 3 o’clock. Glynn Anderson will talk about the historical interaction of Irish people, with our feathered friends, from his recently published book of the same name.  The talk will cover alternative and local names for birds, birds in place names, birds as predictors of the future and birds as food. National Botanic Gardens. All are welcome.

 

September 2008. Birds of Ireland: Facts, Folklore & History is published by the Collins Press, Cork, Ireland.

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