Nature Boy

A journey of birdsong and belonging

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Nature Boy

By: Seán Ronayne

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Summary

'Seán's sensitivity to the natural world captivates the reader' Manchán Magan

'Earnest and uplifting' Irish Times

'Informative, inspiring and insightful' Anja Murray

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.

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), here in Nature Boy Seán takes us on a journey of discovery and wonder.

'Powerful, impassioned and deeply moving, please read this book, now!' Niall Hatch, BirdWatch Ireland©2024 Seán Ronayne

Seán RonayneSeán RonayneHachette Books Ireland

Animals

Biological Sciences

Environmentalists & Naturalists

Outdoors & Nature

Professionals & Academics

Science

Heartfelt

Inspiring

Thought-Provoking

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Animals Biological Sciences Environmentalists & Naturalists Outdoors & Nature Professionals & Academics Science Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking Nepal

Critic reviews

Seán's sensitivity to the natural world captivates the reader, allowing all of us approach closer and appreciate more the sublime beauty of what surrounds us

Ronayne lays bare the experiences that cultivated in him such a rich and amplified lens on the natural world

Nature Boy is an earnest and uplifting blend of biography, almanac, travelogue and conservation call-to-arms

There are many fascinating passages in Nature Boy ... This book will help a reader better understand the dynamics of autism and better appreciate the natural world on our doorstep

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I saw Sean for a very short-too short-segment on Springwatch a few weeks ago. His passion,his willingness to put his emotions out there,he was just captivating.It spurred me onto to find out more about his work and more about Sean as a person.Hence listening to this book.It is a beautifully balanced book of fascinating bird facts and of Seans life so far.His gentle humour and his searing honesty about how vulnerable he has felt in life being autistic but not being aware of it until later in life had me in tears many a time.I have just been assessed and diagnosed as autistic myself at the age of 55 so identified with much of how Sean has felt. Listening to his love of birds and all nature actually has inspired me to do more in my own little world. I cannot recommend this book enough.Thank you Sean for such a moving and enthralling look into your life, it’s been a privilege.