Some Rare Birds of Ireland — Limited Edition Print on Paper

A stunning calendar print of an original pen drawing on high-quality laid or hammered paper. Signed and editioned by the artist Emily Robyn Archer. Suitable for framing or display in our bespoke magnetic print hangers.

This wheel is for those who delight in our winged friends. Learn what to look for so you can enjoy moments of surprise and awe when you spot them in nature. 

Turn the wheel each month to follow some of Ireland's rarest and most special birds. This print celebrates these wonderful birds and is designed to help you identify and learn what they're up to at different points in the year. From clown-like Puffins feeding young “Pufflings” in midsummer to speckled Starlings creating dramatic murmurations in midwinter, the year is full of fascinating comings and goings in the bird world. Many of these birds are threatened by climate change, agricultural intensification, and other concerns. In Ireland, beloved birds like the native Curlew are on the brink of extinction — a 96% loss since the late 1980s. Let’s learn more about these wonderful creatures to make sure they can flourish in the future. 

Take a closer look

This circle illustrates twelve beautiful birds, one for each month of the year. Learning to paint these birds was a delight; I wanted to show their identifying features while capturing some of their unique character. Each month, get to know a bird by taking a closer look and reading about what they're up to during that time of year. 

Use this calendar to learn a few ways to identify these elusive birds. Below the illustration of each bird is a description of its specific call or song and a simple sketch of what the bird looks like in flight. The Barn Owl, for example, makes a loud shriek or a metallic clicking noise. But when it spreads its huge wingspan and swoops low through the trees, you can barely hear it at all! It's such an efficient flight hunter that its wings hardly whisper while in motion.