'Last Child in the Woods' by Richard Louv published by Atlantic BooksIn one of our last programmes before Christmas, we wanted to bring you some festive good cheer along with some timely ideas for gifts inspired by wildlife and the natural world.
Tonight, Derek is joined by zoologist and ornithologist Dr. Richard Collins, and Eric Dempsey of Birdwatch Ireland, to trawl through some of the best gifts for this festive season - listen back above.
Dr. Richard Collins' recommendations:
1. Vis Deluxe Map Compass sold in the Great Outdoors
2. Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv published by Atlantic Books
3. Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, published by Greystone Books
Eric Dempsey's recommendation:
The Great Big Book of Irish Wildlife by Juanita Browne with illustrations from Barry Reynolds, published by O'Brien Press
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