Nature Boy

Name: Nature Boy
Brand: Little Brown
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A journey of birdsong and belonging

By: Sean Ronayne

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Paperback | 25 August 2026 | Edition Number 1

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320 Pages

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19.41 x 12.6 x 2.39

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'Sean's sensitivity to the natural world captivates the reader' Manchan Magan

'Earnest and uplifting' Irish Times

'Informative, inspiring and insightful' Anja Murray

Sean 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 Sean takes us on a journey of discovery and wonder.

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

Industry Reviews

Sean'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 - Manchan Magan

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

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

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 - Irish Examiner

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