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Summer surveys for farm-friendly bird on ‘brink of extinction’ open

Swifts, who live on a diet of pest-insects like flies and midges and are found on farms across Ireland, are on “the brink of extinction”, according to BirdWatch Ireland. The conser...

Public urged to follow fortunes of migrating Irish cuckoo

The movements of three Irish cuckoos are being tracked as part of efforts to better understand their decline and safeguard their future.

Gardaí discover male Bullfinch after operation targeting illegal trapping of wild birds

Officers searched a premises in the St. Mary's Park area of Limerick city on Wednesday.

Farmland among habitats targeted by Birdwatch Ireland restoration plan

Farmland is among the habitats featured in a BirdWatch Ireland restoration plan aimed at addressing the “alarming and relentless bird population declines” in Ireland. ‘Restoration...

Bullfinch recovered in operation targeting ‘nasty world’ of bird trapping

Enduring problem in Ireland often goes under the radar and can prove fatal to animals, says BirdWatch Ireland

Initiative launched to save curlew in Ireland

A landmark conservation initiative aimed at saving the iconic curlew from extinction in Ireland has been launched on an island in Lough Corrib.

Bullfinch seized during raid targeting illegal trapping and possession of wild birds in Limerick

Curlew eggs set to be imported to boost Irish population

Number of breeding curlews in Ireland has dropped by an estimated 98% since 1980s

Nature Trail: Warm air masses from the south bring Hummingbird Hawk-moths to Ireland’s shores

RSPB hosting walk in Newport Wetlands to learn about birds

Newport Wetlands will be hosting a walk on Sunday, May 24, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Gardaí seize wild bird in Limerick following operation

The operation was part of an ongoing investigation targeting the illegal trapping and possession of wild birds

‘Major boost’ for Irish curlew population through new collaboration with UK

A new collaboration involving conservation groups in Ireland and the UK is expected to provide a “major boost” to the curlew population in Ireland.  A new licensing arrangement bet...

Nature Trail: This year we are witnessing a spectacular migration of lovely Painted Lady butterflies

Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time

Bird lovers flock to North Wales to see Western reef heron

Ireland's islands uncovered: Why the Saltee Islands are one of Ireland’s best wildlife experiences

In the first of a summer series exploring Ireland’s most remarkable islands for holiday adventures, Cían Byrne takes a high-flying trip to The Saltees

Whimbrel Watch

You get up early, so you can arrive at your destination by sunrise (which is before 6am these days). You drive to Colonel Sam Smith Park, which is in the west end of Toronto on Lak...

Birdwatch Article

 Check out the July issue of Birdwatch for our article about our move down from London to the Selsey Peninsula and our Nature Positive Journey. 

Birding in the Canyonlands

I recently trekked out to Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge for a morning of birding with a friend. The refuge was created in 1992 to preserve the habitat of two birds...

Great Big All-Ireland Hedgehog Count: How you can help a declining species

University of Galway researchers are urging people across Ireland to report hedgehog sightings as part of a new citizen science campaign.

If you see a hedgehog you should report it to the authorities

Researchers are seeking to track the population of Ireland’s hedgehogs.

Wexford farmers to put sustainable dairy and wildlife protection in the spotlight at nature walk

Biodiversity project inspired by Pope Francis soars

Church grounds and graveyards across Ireland are becoming havens for birds, bees and bats as part of a biodiversity project inspired by Pope Francis.

Starlings murmuration in Galway continues to wow

Spectacular movements of thousands strong flock of starlings recorded in County Galway.

Bird Guides of the World: Edward Bonavia, Malta

What is your favourite bird species? I don’t restrict myself to a single favourite species, but my true passion lies with raptors – from the smallest, most agile falcons to the lar...