Encounters with corvids

Join zoologist Dr Fionn Ó Marcaigh on a journey across Ireland, exploring stunning landscapes and sharing heartwarming stories – each as remarkable as the seven native corvids whose intelligence has allowed them to thrive where many other species have struggled.

This collection of personal encounters, scientific insights, and detailed illustrations by Aga Grandowicz blends perfectly, offering a unique perspective on this fascinating family of birds, their adaptability and the behaviours that make them so popular with seasoned birdwatchers and curious nature lovers alike.

Welcome to the world of the rook, jay, hooded crow, jackdaw, chough, magpie and raven, and seven wonderfully crafted chapters that promise to give you a new love and appreciation for these incredible birds.