Nature Boy

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Ornithologist Seán Ronayne always knew he was different. While he struggled to fit in at school, when he was surrounded by nature, listening to birdsong, he felt a sense of calm and could truly be himself. His happiest times were spent walking in the woods with his father and grandfather, learning to identify the plants and birds around their home in Cork. When, at the age of 32, he discovered he was autistic, his life began to make sense. He grew to recognise that his difference was a gift. In 2021, Seán set out on his mission to be the first to sound record all the regularly occurring bird species in Ireland: a journey of discovery and wonder that has taken him to the four corners of the country. ‘Nature Boy’ is a celebration of birds, connection and being true to yourself – and of the extraordinary, healing power of nature.

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‘Captivating’ Manchán Magan

‘Sublime’ Eoghan Daltun

‘An earnest and uplifting blend of biography, almanac, travelogue and conservation call?to?arms’ The Irish Times

Seán Ronayne always knew he was different. Nicknamed ‘nature boy’ by the other kids, as a child he regularly escaped to the woods and coastlines around his home in Cork. The natural world was his happy place and where he discovered his true passion – identifying and understanding birds through their sound and song. This passion would see him find his calling as an ornithologist.

Here, Seán takes us on a journey of discovery and wonder in nature.

From a near-death experience as a teenager, to his adventures in the Sahara Desert and the jungles of Nepal,
coming to terms with an autism diagnosis at the age of thirty?two and his mission to sound record all the regularly occurring bird species in Ireland (resulting in acclaimed documentary Birdsong), Nature Boy is an inspiring story of love, connection and hope.

‘Seán is perhaps the greatest and most eloquent champion for Irish nature I have come across. Powerful, impassioned and deeply moving, please read this book, now!’ Niall Hatch, BirdWatch Ireland

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Weight 600 g
Dimensions 23.2 × 15.2 × 3.2 cm
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Paperback
Pages

432
Language

English
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Dewey

598.092 (edition:23)
Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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