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11 months

A difficult decision and not taken lightly, we have intervened to rescue the Barn Owl chicks after the female dissappeared 6 days ago. The 2 youngest chicks are now with Animal Magic to be cared for & hopefully released into the wild when healthy & ready:

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9 months

100 Barn Owl nests in Cork!! An incedible & record-breaking milestone reached yesterday when we confimed the 100th nest in Cork!! We don't want to stop there, please report info on Barn Owls Cork Barn Owl Survey supported by @CorkCoCo & @npwsBioData #LBAF

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3 months

(AL) It is vital that we protect #birds and the habitats they rely on, particularly during nesting season. From March 1 until Aug 31, it is against the law to cut, burn or otherwise destroy vegetation including hedges. We urge you to respect this and share this info widely!

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1 year

A reminder if you're visiting the beach this summer that birds such as Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher, Little Terns nest on beaches all around our coast. Their eggs and chicks are *extremely* vulnerable to people, dogs, horses etc etc. Be wildlife-aware and give them a chance!

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We're all about records when it comes to Barn Owls & this is a good one! It's a bumper breeding season & for the 1st time we've recorded broods of six #barnowls in nests in Co's Wexford, Kilkenny, Clare, Limerick & Offaly, which now join Co's Kerry, Cork, Tipperary & Galway #LBAF

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3 years

It is with deep sadness that we must inform our members and supporters of the death of our CEO, Nicholas Williams. Nick was a passionate conservationist and a lovely person, and we will miss him greatly. Our sympathies are with his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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3 years

This might be the single most important week if the year to be feeding your garden birds! 'Don’t give your Garden Birds the Cold Shoulder this week!'

Don't give your Garden Birds the Cold Shoulder this week! - BirdWatch Ireland

Advice for feeding your garden birds during the cold snowy weather forecast to hit Ireland in February 2021 during the Beast from the East 2.

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3 years

A report by @BirdWatchIE and @RSPBNI has revealed that our birds are faring worse than ever before. A shocking 26% of Irish bird species are now Red-listed, the highest threat level, including the Kestrel. For full details, see @BirdLifeEurope #BoCCI

Irish birds are faring worse than ever before - BirdWatch Ireland

The latest review of the Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland provides alarming reading, with a 46% increase in the number of Red-listed species.

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2 years

We ringed a young Barn Owl at a nest in Kerry on 29th June 2011, unfortunately found dead in S. Tipperary on 16th Sept 2022, 114km & 4097 days later, but what a life, it reached its 12th calendar year, making it the oldest Irish Barn Owl on record. Thanks John O'Brien for report

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10 months

Bird flu has been ripping its way through our tern colonies. The #DublinPort tern colony has unfortunately not escaped. On one visit alone we counted & safely disposed of 70 dead adult terns & >200 dead juveniles. The photo 👇 shows the devastating reality of #HPAI . @DublinPortCo

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5 years

Male Least Bittern found at Farranfore, Co. Kerry yesterday (7th October). Died within 30mins of being found. First Irish record and 10th for Western Palearctic. Pics sent to @BirdWatchIE via Anthony O’Connor and John O'Donoghue @KerryBirdNews @TheIRBC @TarsigerTeam @BirdGuides

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1 year

Fantastic news from the Kilcoole Little Tern colony that we've now reached over 200 nests in the main colony area! We also know of a few other nests south of the main colony, so ask any beach users to be careful over the weekend. @npwsBioData @WicklowBranch

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2 years

*SPOT THE EGGS* Nests of some beach-nesting species are hard to see, even when you know they're there! Please be very careful when walking and keep dogs on a leash as much as possible, to give birds like Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher, Little Tern a chance to nest successfully!

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10 months

More breaking of Barn Owl records! @AineLynch7 suspected a brood of seven at a loft space nest in Tipperary, we visited together and she was right! First ever brood of seven Barn Owls recorded in Ireland!!! So amazing to witness! Great work Áine & Tipperary #BarnOwl team!

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A chimney full of Barn Owls!! The first brood of 5 recorded in #Meath with @BirdwatchMeath as part of the Meath Barn Owl Survey supported by @meathcoco & @npwsBioData , also confirmed that Greater White-toothed Shrew has reached Meath and is now present across the County #LBAF

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2 years

First Barn Owl chicks of the season ringed in Galway! That feeling of finding a healthy brood in the nest never gets old, especially at nests that we know so well and have visited each season for many years - this was the oldest chick of a brood of four.

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2 years

This chick had fallen from its nest in a castle in Westmeath, using a drone we were able to check the high cavities & eventually found the hole with other owl faces looking out (spot the owl in left image) & safely return the chick Thanks to Christine, Niall & Triona Finnen(NPWS)

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2 years

** EXTREMELY IMPORTANT** to report any sick or dead waterbirds or birds of prey to @agriculture_ie via the link below, as soon as you can, if you see any this weekend. More reports coming in from around the country unfortunately. Please share!

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Impressive work Donncha O'Teangana, volunteer with @BirdWatchIE #BarnOwl conservation in East Cork, 30 nest boxes just finished & 40 already installed. His efforts are working - 4 of his boxes were used by breeding pairs in 2022 @Corkcoco fund the materials via the Heritage Grant

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3 years

With this cold spell, don't forget it's easy and cheap to make your own fatballs that will provide lots of calories for your garden birds to keep warm! Blocks of beef dripping are sold in most supermarkets, add seeds, porridge oats, raisins, sultanas etc! #IrishGardenBirdSurvey

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3 years

It illegal to photograph bird nests, eggs and nestlings, and for good reason! See below for more info, and please give nesting birds plenty of space this summer - whether they're in your garden or in a big seabird colony!

Too Close for Comfort - BirdWatch Ireland remind everyone not to photograph bird nests this summer...

BirdWatch Ireland would like to remind everyone not to take photos of nesting birds, their nests, eggs or chicks this summer.

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4 months

We welcome today's announcement of a new 305,000 hectare Special Protection Area for birds off Wexford. These waters provide extremely important food sources for seabirds, including Red-listed species such as Puffin and Kittiwake, so it is vital we adequately protect them.

Malcolm Noonan T.D.

@noonan_malcolm

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‼️ Just six months after announcing Ireland's biggest EVER protected area for birds, I have some #GoodNewsForNature today that surpasses even that! 'Seas off Wexford' is Ireland's NEW Special Protection Area for birds, and at 305,000 hectares is bigger than County Wexford itself.

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2 years

The first brood of Little Tern chicks have hatched at Kilcoole. We have >230 nests under our protection as part of this NPWS & BirdWatch Ireland project. Cross your fingers that weather and waves don't cause us any problems! Photo taken under NPWS licence by warden P. Kavanagh

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3 years

Over 7,000 Brent Geese were counted during a dawn census in Dublin Bay this morning by the #DBBP team! Meet the team: Ricky Whelan, Niamh Fitzgerald, Helen Boland, Brian Burke, Tara Adcock and of course... the Brent themselves! @DublinPortCo #brent #conservation

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3 years

In case you missed it, we're delighted to announce that the Irish Whooper Swan population has increased by 27% to it's highest ever level of 19,111 individuals. The census was coordinated by @BirdWatchIE , funded by @npwsBioData and carried out by 300 volunteers and NPWS/BWI staff

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2 years

Productive start to 2022! Barn Owl boxes built by Donncha O’Teangana & ready for homes in east Cork If you have a suitable location for a nest box in Cork contact @AlanMc_23 @BirdWatchIE . If you have put up a box please log it: @Corkcoco John Lusby

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3 years

Curlew B9 has returned to its breeding site in Donegal. It was ringed and satellite tagged last year by BWI under a National Biodiversity Action Plan. The first photo shows the bird being released by farmer Frank O’Connor last year and the 2nd photo is the bird back on territory.

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11 months

Talk about stepping up when needed. The female at the Barn Owl cottage nest disappeared 10 days ago, since then, the male has been hunting with incredible efficiency to feed the chicks, regularly bringing up to 20 prey in a short night, his record is 21! Tiring just watching him!

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2 years

There are many unsung hero's in Barn Owl conservation, working quietly in the background but integral to the Barn Owl recovery - Donncha O'Teangana built & installed 40 nest boxes in east Cork & recently discovered to his (and our) delight Barn Owls breeding in 4 of his boxes

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4 years

Great footage of some interesting crow behaviour!

Paddy O'Shea

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4 years

@BirdWatchIE Crow skating on the icy roof of Cork on Ice this morning down the showgrounds! @Corkonice #crow #crowskating #corkonice

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It's looking like a fantastic breeding season for the Little Terns at the NPWS & BirdWatch Ireland conservation project at Kilcoole. >400 chicks hatched since 7th June, and weather, waves and fishing have all been on their side! The season is far from over, but so far so good!

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4 years

BirdWatch Ireland is utterly appalled at details which have emerged of the largest poisoning incident of birds of prey in decades. Read our full response below. 'BirdWatch Ireland condemn mass poisoning of Buzzards in County Cork'

BirdWatch Ireland condemns mass poisoning of Buzzards in County Cork - BirdWatch Ireland

BirdWatch Ireland strongly condemns the most devastating poisoning incident of birds of prey recorded in this country and calls for immediate action to tackle wildlife crimes. BirdWatch Ireland is...

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1 year

We are live!! We are very excited to launch the live stream on a Barn Owl nest in an abandoned cottage. Get to know these beautiful birds with intimate views of the nest as they embark on a long breeding season. Be warned, it is addictive viewing!

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2 years

"We are witnessing the potential decimation of seabird populations on a scale that has not been seen before in our lifetimes. We are... gravely concerned for seabird colonies in Ireland." #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza #H5N1 #Seabirds

Grave Threat to Irish Seabird Colonies from Avian Influenza - BirdWatch Ireland

BirdWatch Ireland calls on government to urgently convene key stakeholders to develop and implement a response plan to the growing threat of the spread in Ireland of a virulent strain...

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2 years

The power of citizen science! Barn Owl records received in 2021 – 768 records including nest sites, sightings & dead birds. Incredibly useful & huge thank you to all that contributed & NPWS small recorders grant Please report information on Barn Owls here:

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2 years

WOW! Here's James Kirwan's (insta: jameskirwanart 🎨) #Swift mural in #Mountmellick , Co.Laois, inspired by photos taken by @Jamesoneillii 📸. We are thrilled with result and pleased to be part of the project team of @laoisheritage @creativelaois @BirdWatchIE @LaoisCouncil 🥳👏❤️

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10 months

We have been dealing with unprecedented outbreaks of bird ‘flu at some of Ireland’s most important seabird colonies. Hundreds of dead seabirds have been recovered for disposal, in an effort to try to prevent further spread of this disease.

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2 years

Irish Barn Owls are whiter (& we think more beautiful!) than elsewhere in northern Europe. This study reveals new colonisation route to Ireland & explains their whiteness. Fascinating work Ana Paula Machado, @DEE_UNIL & others John Lusby @BirdWatchIE

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4 years

Don't forget - the #IrishGardenBirdSurvey is back in less than three weeks! If you haven't started feeding your garden birds yet this winter, now is the time to get your feeders cleaned, filled and out in the garden! More details here:

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1 year

Love is in the air! This male Barn Owl has been wooing the female and trying to entice her into the nest box at @theRiverField for weeks now and his efforts are eventually paying off!

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1 year

We know that roads (esp major roads) pose a serious threat to Barn Owls but this is the first time we have recorded an entire brood killed on roads, 3 chicks ringed at a Cork nest in July 2020, all subsequently found dead on roads, the most recent on the M8 motorway this month

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10 months

Introducing the Barn Owls of Co Meath. The first ever to be ringed in #Meath ! Survey and monitoring to learn more about #barnowls & their status in Meath carried out by @BirdWatchIE & @BirdwatchMeath , with support of @meathcoco & @DeptHousingIRL Great work Shane Cully #LBAF

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5 years

An Post have just released two gorgeous stamps featuring Roseate Tern and Golden Plover - @BirdWatchIE hope these will help to highlight the wonderful diversity of bird life we have in Ireland and how tragic it would be if this were lost! #Natura

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(AL) 🧵(1/4) Oiled seabirds, including Guillemots, are being reported along the #Wicklow and #Wexford coastline. The source of this oil has yet to be established but we understand that the @IrishCoastGuard is investigating this at present.

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4 years

The ring on this Common Tern's leg revealed it was ringed in Dublin Port 18 yrs ago!! It has possibly been coming from west africa to these man-made platforms in Dublin every year to breed! Thanks @DublinPortCo for supporting this work. #dublinbaybirdsproject @dublinbiosphere

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3 years

The countdown continues! The #IrishGardenBirdSurvey is back in exactly 2 weeks. Put all those hours spent watching your birdfeeders from the kitchen window to good use, and help us make it the biggest year yet for the survey and for Ireland's garden birds!

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1 year

The Irish Garden Bird Survey starts again in one week. Time to get ready!! Tell your friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues, enemies, everyone!!

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1 year

Have you ever wondered what it's like to watch a Barn Owl laying an egg!? Well now you can. Yesterday the female at the cottage nest laid the first egg! Watch her carefully inspect her egg for the first time. We are going live with this camera in the cottage nest tomorrow!!

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3 years

Please, please do not walk across the tern colony on the Dalkey islands! Eggs and chicks are underfoot and can be easily stood on by accident. Fencing is up around the protected areas on Dalkey Island & signage in progress. @dlrcc @dublinbiosphere

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11 months

Update from the Barn Owl cottage nest. The female is missing for 4 days, we're worried. The male is doing an amazing job, bringing back 20 & 18 prey in the last 2 nights! Even checking on the chicks in the day, but the youngest is finding it hard to hold it's own & is missing out

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2 years

Another day searching for Merlin in Connemara with Dermot Breen. 2 nests visited & 2 broods ringed which is as good as it gets with Merlin. A lot of effort to find nests but very rewarding when you do. We need better information on Merlin populations to inform their conservation

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3 years

Andy Ellard, BWI’s Corncrake Fieldworker in Donegal, reports the first Corncrake in Malin Head has arrived in Ballihill. It was heard during Easter Weekend which is exceptionally early. In the recording, you can hear the voice of a male resonating off of the walls of buildings.

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3 years

The fact that 63% of Ireland's wild bird species are now on the threatened list is both shocking and shameful. Much, much more needs to be done to acknowledge and tackle the biodiversity crisis that threatens not just the birds, but all of us. @RSPBNI

Niall Hatch: Ireland’s birds are faring worse than ever before

63% of Ireland’s 211 regularly occurring wild bird species are now of serious conservation concern

www.irishexaminer.com

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2 years

**JOB ALERT** We are seeking to recruit new staff for a range of different seasonal, part-time and full-time roles, including working in some of Ireland's most important seabird colonies this summer. See link below for more:

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1 month

And so it begins once again. The Barn Owl nesting season is now well underway and we have just spotted the first egg at @theRiverField nest box! @KilkennyNotices @NPWSIreland

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(AL) We are continuing to receive calls about oiled #seabirds , primarily Guillemots, from all along the #Wicklow and #Wexford coast. If you find an oiled seabird in the coming days, do not touch it. This is for your own safety. Instead, follow the steps below 👇 #oilspill

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6 years

Please don't forget to report any pairs of nesting Curlew to BirdWatch Ireland. We are working with NPWS, UCD and the Curlew Task Force to save these iconic birds from extinction. Report your 2018 sightings of breeding Curlew online at .

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3 years

Proof that with long-term effort and funding, and a lot of hard work, that conservation can work! Our #Rockabill team have reported a **RECORD-BREAKING** 1,704 pairs of Roseate Terns on Rockabill Island this summer, 85% of the NW European population!

Another record broken on Rockabill! - BirdWatch Ireland

The record for the number of Roseate Terns nesting on Rockabill Island in Dublin has been broken yet again...

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4 years

We added a new section to our website this week - how to identify fledgling birds that might appear in your garden this summer! What fledglings have visited your garden so far this year?

Garden Birds - Fledglings and their Parents - BirdWatch Ireland

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10 months

Amazing to find a Swift pair apparently nesting in a crane in the centre of a newly built library in #Monaghan #Town ! It highlights just how desperately Swifts need boxes, and how much potential there is to provide them with nesting space on our buildings! @MonaghanCoCo

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2 years

Successful Barn Owl rescue at new Waterford nest. Bird found on ground by farmer, took time to locate nest in slatted house behind corrugated sheets, returned to nest with 3 other chicks & nest secured with new landing ledge. Thanks Tom, Alice Lacey @ISPCA1 & Mary Coleman, NPWS

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(AL) Benefits of healthy hedges: ✔️Provide bird nesting sites ✔️Source of food for a variety of species ✔️Provide shelter and safe routes for wildlife to travel along ✔️Carbon sequestration and storage ✔️Slow water movement and prevent flooding ...and more!

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10 months

For everyone enthralled by the Barn Owls at the cottage nest livestream, you will be very happy to see this bird (left) affectionately known as #4 and hear that since it's rescue in early June, it has been nursed back to health by Animal Magic & is now ready for soft release!

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2 years

The #IrishGardenBirdSurvey officially starts TODAY!! We had record-breaking numbers taking part last year, and we need your help to keep that momentum going, so we can learn as much as possible about how some of Ireland's favourite birds are doing!

Record-breaking numbers take part in Irish Garden Bird Survey

The citizen science event aims to build a better picture of how common Irish birds are faring.

www.birdguides.com

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4 years

Important if you're on a beach this weekend - give nesting birds like Ringed Plover a wide berth and keep dogs on leads!!

Dublin City Council

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4 years

Great news! We have birds nesting on our beaches at the moment. If you're out this weekend please watch where you're walking or cycling and keep dogs on leads at all times. Ringed Plover📸by Craig Nash; courtesy of @BirdWatchIE #BirdWatching #biodiversity

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(AL) People around the country have been gleefully reporting sightings of the beautiful #Waxwing . Seeing these birds during the winter months in Ireland is particularly exciting as their arrival here is never guaranteed! Have you seen any this year?

A welcome Waxwing winter - BirdWatch Ireland

In winter, Waxwings are dependent on berries as a food source and feed almost exclusively on them, mainly those of Rowan and Pyracantha.

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It has been heart-warming to hear from people with a deep personal connection to #HenHarrier . Mark Roper captured the ethereal beauty of "Ireland's skydancer" in a stunning poem 👇 Send your submission on the HHTRP before Feb 20th! See #SaveTheSkydancer

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1 year

The 1st of June marks the start of Barn Owl ringing season & it got off to a great start yesterday! 5 chicks ringed at @GilliganNathy in Mayo - the nest box is on the back of the garage facing onto suitable habitat, so simple, 18 chicks fledged from this box in the last 4 yrs!

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All five chicks at the Barn Owl cottage nest have hatched! A content and well fed female and five healthy chicks surrounded by a nest full of food, how can this scene not make you happy? Watch live: @BarnOwlTrust @AntrimLens @AineLynch7

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2 months

(AL) From today 'til Aug 31st, it's illegal to cut, burn/ otherwise destroy vegetation, including hedges. This is to prevent the disturbance/ destruction of bird nesting sites. Get the lowdown in the 1st article of our #nestingseason 101 series 👇

Nesting Season 101 – Hedge-cutting and the Law - BirdWatch Ireland

Under the Wildlife Act, hedge cutting and vegetation burning is against the law between March 1st and August 31st.

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7 months

BirdWatch Ireland welcomes yesterday’s announcement by @noonan_malcolm of a new €30 million governmental scheme for the protection and conservation of breeding waders as part of a wider package of supports for climate and nature.

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4 years

REMEMBER - this stormy, cold and in some places snowy weather is when your garden birds need you most! The days are still short so they have limited time to feed to stay warm and alive. Make sure to top up your birdfeeders, and provide some fresh water too! #IrishGardenBirdSurvey

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10 months

Thanks to everyone who joined us to follow the family of Barn Owls in the cottage nest, it's been a rollercoaster of emotions! Many highs and lows. Tune in now to see the three beautiful but boisterous chicks before they leave the nest for good:

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10 months

Simple measures can make a difference. We found this nest & realised it was not safe, high risk of chicks falling. @BirdwatchMeath visited daily to ensure chicks weren't on ground & in consultation with @npwsBioData carefully fitted a platform, now nest & chicks are much safer!

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3 years

When feeding your birds this winter, get into a good habit of cleaning your feeders regularly to keep your garden birds healthy and happy! Give them a good scrub with a mild bleach solution and let them air-dry. #IrishGardenBirdSurvey

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11 months

Fantastic start to the Barn Owl monitoring season in Cork. Several new nest sites confirmed, including @Corkcoco funded nest boxes installed over past 2 years, one of which had 5 chicks! Cork Barn Owl Survey supported by @Corkcoco & @npwsBioData @DeptHousingIRL through #LBAF

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3 years

If you feed your local ducks and swans, this is the best food to give them!

Brendan Walsh

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3 years

The ingredients for the wild ducks breakfast at Farmleigh House @opwfarmleigh @BirdWatchIE @Irishwildlife

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5 years

Hate to admit it but it's kinda hard to dispute some of these points...

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MY TOP 3 PROBLEMS WITH BIRDS 1. Not impressed by their behaviour in the Alfred Hitchcock documentary The Birds 2. HAVEN'T YOU HEARD FLYING IS BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT YOU SELFISH BIRDS? 3. They keep eating the birdseed I leave in the birdfeeder for squirrels. IT IS SO FRUSTRATING

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We need your help finding swifts, particularly in counties #Offaly , #Carlow and #Monaghan where our 2 Swift Surveyors are already flat out! If you see swifts pls record your sightings at . If you want to lend a hand email swifts @birdwatchireland .ie! Thanks!

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Delighted to report that CABB staff counted 39 pairs of Lapwing at Rinmore in Co Donegal yesterday. In 2014, we put up a predator fence, when there were 17 pairs - a 129% increase in 8 years! Lots of chicks also! Photo by Michael Bell. @RSPBNI , @SEUPB @ChrisCorrigan3

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An albino Little Tern hatches at the Kilcoole colony! http://t.co/R1Xe8JTdwm http://t.co/pZfWokB2IO

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9 months

One of Ireland's good news stories - the Pine Marten has made a sensational comeback in recent years!❤️🐾 @rickywhela90923 sat down with Dr. Denise O'Meara to talk about the 'tree cat', for next weeks #InYourNature episode dropping 28th August.👂here:

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3 years

Stick your head outside your door for 5-10 mins tonight and comment below if you can hear the gentle 'tseep' call of migrating Redwing as they arrive for the winter! Loads calling on the east coast for the last couple of nights.

Red(wing) Sky at Night - BirdWatch Ireland

Hot on the heels of the many Geese and Swans that have been returning to Ireland over the last month or two, some smaller migrant species have been arriving...

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3 years

With these 4 wonderful species now gracing our skies, here is a helpful poster we made with @WatersProgramme to help you identify #Swifts , #Swallows and #Martins who are often confused! You might see all 4 in todays glorious sunshine ☀️☀️☀️ @BirdsMatter_ie @bird @BioDataCentre

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9 months

We wish to express our disappointment with the outcome of the Open Seasons Order review. While the removal of 4 species shows some progress, we're disappointed that 2 species that we recommended for removal remain on the list despite ongoing declines.

BirdWatch Ireland expresses disappointment at outcome of Open Seasons Order review - BirdWatch...

BirdWatch Ireland has called for six of the 21 bird species permitted to be hunted under the Open Seasons Order to be removed from the list.

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3 months

The passing of the Nature Restoration Law sets the wheels in motion for a collective commitment to protecting ecosystems as we have never seen before. Read our reaction to the #NRL below:

Historic moment for nature as Nature Restoration Law passes in European Parliament - BirdWatch...

BirdWatch Ireland welcomes historic moment for nature as Nature Restoration Law passes in European Parliament

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4 years

Bloom is BirdWatch Ireland's biggest membership recruitment event of the year, and normally we would be in the Phoenix Park this weekend meeting many of you. These are tough times for wildlife charities. Please celebrate #bloomathome by joining us today:

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4 years

COVID-19 has had a very serious impact on BirdWatch Ireland's ability to continue its work. As Ireland's most active conservation charity, we need your help, now more than ever. Please donate what you can to our COVID-19 Emergency Fundraising Appeal.

COVID-19 Emergency Fundraising Appeal - BirdWatch Ireland

Ireland's birds have helped us during the COVID-19 crisis . . . now it's time to return the favour. Please donate to help protect and conserve Ireland's birds.

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4 years

BirdWatch Ireland is disgusted by the illegal killing of Mary, a Manx-born Hen Harrier, in Co. Meath. She was poisoned and left to die a horrific, painful death. This has to stop. Now.

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2 years

BirdWatch Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Linda Lennon as its new Chief Executive. Linda is the first woman to take on this role with the Ireland's largest conservation charity, and she will be starting at the beginning of May.

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1 year

We are seeking to hire 2+ Conservation Keepers to protect Ireland's largest nesting colony of Little Terns, at Kilcoole in Wicklow. Full details below - deadline is this Friday. @NARGC11 @GDOnargc

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5 years

It's important to feed your garden birds in this cold weather, but equally if you have been providing food and water **MAKE SURE** to give your feeders and water bowls a thorough cleaning every week or so. This unfortunate Chaffinch succumbed to (probable)Trichomoniasis today.

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1 year

First Barn Owl egg of 2023! Delighted to get this news from @GilliganNathy , a bit grainy but you can see the female with her first egg, laid on the 1st of March, also technically the first day of the breeding season... what impeccable timing! Also very early! Great work Nathy.

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1 year

The @theRiverField Barn Owls have laid their first egg! We got a surprise when we checked in on them to see the female sitting tightly on a single beautiful white egg, more to follow in the coming days! Here are some of their antics leading up to laying & a glimpse of the🥚

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4 years

ONE WEEK TO GO until the Irish Garden Bird Survey returns! Kindly sponsored by @Ballymaloe . Bird numbers will continue to build in gardens as the winter goes on - is there much activity in your garden yet? #IrishGardenBirdSurvey

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2 years

Barn Owls hatching!! The Barn Owl breeding season is well underway & this pair in Mayo seem to be the front-runners for the 2nd year, the female laid 8 eggs, 1 of which recently hatched! Very early for Irish Barn Owls. Thanks @GilliganNathy for the update & well done @BarnOwlsNI

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3 years

Have you seen Ring-necked Parakeets in the wild in Ireland? If you have or if you do @BirdWatchIE and @BioDataCentre want you to report your sightings here: . Reporting parakeet sightings will improve our knowledge of their numbers and distribution 🦜🦜🦜

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6 years

With 'the Beast from the East' on its way it's a really important time to feed your garden birds! Read more here: #IrishGardenBirdSurvey @BirdsCount_ie @BirdsMatter_ie

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4 years

Nest numbers have tripled on Dalkey Island compared to last season! 'Dalkey Islands: tern numbers get a boost'

Dalkey Islands: tern numbers get a boost - BirdWatch Ireland

The Dalkey fieldwork season began with a bang on the 15th of May. We suddenly went from weeks of longing for fieldwork, to frantically preparing all three islands (Dalkey Island,...

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The Little Terns have been busy over the last week and we're now at over 100 nests at Kilcoole! They're off to a quick start this year, and we're expecting more than double that in the coming weeks. Thankfully the weather has been perfect for them! #TeamTern #KilcooleLittleTerns

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