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Whilst continuing our Moorhen project Fota Wildlife Park today we also ringed 2 Mallard, a Black-headed Gull and 2 stunning Tufted Duck. Also a colour ringed Black-headed Gull present that was ringed as a chick near Coventry, UK in 2019 Jessica Hodnett BTO West Midlands Ringing Group BirdWatch Ireland

"Crucially, protecting the marine environment will be vital to preserving our rich Irish heritage for future generations" writes Rosalind Skillen BirdWatch Ireland Celebrating National Heritage Week 2024 themed, 'Connections, Routes & Networks'. #FairSeas birdwatchireland.ie/embracing-our-…

(AL) Want to make a difference for #birds and #biodiversity? The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is working to review and update wildlife legislation and is currently running a #publicconsultation. Deadline: Sept 13. Learn how to take part👇 birdwatchireland.ie/be-a-champion-…

Join for an evening of conversation about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters. Fair Seas & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group are hosting a special evening in Bantry this Friday to discuss the importance of effective MPA network implementation. 📍De Barras cafe, 7-8:30pm Details below⬇️

Cape 0915-1015 194 Cory's, 27 Greats, 47 Sooties,1 LT Skua, 3 Poms and 1 Arctic Skua. BirdWatch Ireland BirdObs Council GB&I Mary Cadogan

(AL ) We're taking preorders for "The Magic of An Irish Rainforest: A Visual Journey" by Eoghan Daltun. This book sees Eoghan Daltun 🌍 travel Ireland photographing areas of temperate rainforest, to illustrate their beauty, value & decline. Order here: birdwatchireland.ie/product/the-ma…

(AL) We are proud to present our 2024-2030 Strategy to the public, offering a clear sense of the direction in which we wish to take BirdWatch Ireland over the coming years. Take a look here 👇 birdwatchireland.ie/charting-the-f… #strategy BirdLife International BirdLife Europe & Central Asia RSPB

Only 66 Sandwich Terns at the Lough Beg roost this evening, compared to typical autumn peaks at this time of 400 - 1000 birds. The downward trend that started in 2022 has continued and they seem to have almost disappeared from Cork Harbour this autumn Lough Beg Reserve BirdWatch Ireland

Will you join us to speak up for marine wildlife on September 25th? Make sure to register below 👇

(AL) Friends of the Earth commissions an annual assessment of the Gov's #climate & #environment commitments. This year, the Irish Gov scored a B- (up from C+). However, water and marine lagged with a 5/10, partly due to delays in the #MPABill. Read more 👇 birdwatchireland.ie/government-rec…

Irish peatland researchers setting the standards high at yesterday #SERE24 sessions: ■ Assessing effects of restoration on net ecosystem CO2 exchange in an Irish bog Md Shamsuzzaman ■Avian communities response to forest to bog restoration in a blanket bog Colin Guilfoyle

Busy last CES session Lake Hotel Killarney yesterday. 81 birds of 15 species in challenging conditions with the water level way up after recent rains. Highlights were Kingfisher, 15 Long-tailed Tit, 2 Treecreeper and 13 Goldcrest National Parks and Wildlife Service BTO BirdWatch Ireland William Hunt

It's National Hedgerow Week! #Hedgerows provide nesting sites, food and shelter for many bird species, including the Yellowhammer, a Red-listed Species of Conservation Concern. Learn more about hedgerows and see a list of #NationalHedgerowWeek events 👇 birdwatchireland.ie/celebrate-hedg…

1000's of hirundines passing through Cape today. BirdWatch Ireland BirdObs Council GB&I Geoff Oliver

Monthly meeting on Tues 3rd Sept at 8pm in Graduate Bar, Rochestown Avenue. Our talk will be by Lorraine Benson Title: Birds of Hungary. More info at southdublinbirds.com/events/events.… Please share BirdsMatter_ie BirdWatch Ireland DALKEY TIDY TOWNS Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council BWI Fingal Mooney Goes Wild

Brief view of tge Black Kite this morning and a Pied Flycatcher at the lake BirdWatch Ireland Mary Cadogan BirdObs Council GB&I Geoff Oliver

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Autumn is upon us and we're back in Ashford next week for our first indoor talk of the new season with Dr Steve Newton of BirdWatch Ireland on the life and times of those 'Black Beauties' that breed along the Visit Wicklow coast !! See below for details:-

Pied Flycatcher one of only 3 birds caught this morning! Not yesterday's bird BirdWatch Ireland Mary Cadogan BirdObs Council GB&I Peter J Morgan