Thanks to support from BASC, we’re now developing practical guidance on predator management for wader conservationists - lethal & non-lethal measures discussed in detail, publishing in the autumn… watch this space! workingforwaders.com/blog/2024/8/27… Dave Parish Davy McCracken

Shoot straight, shoot safe, shoot sustainably... James Green welcomes the start of the duck and goose shooting seasons and tells us more about the new Sustainable Shooting Code of Practice for Wildfowl Quarry Species. orlo.uk/READ_THE_NEW_C…

Great day at the National Ploughing Championships. We'll be there for the next 2 days as well, so if you are interested in chatting about Breeding Waders and the EIP call in and say hello. We are situated on Row 11, block 3. Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine CAP Network Ireland

It's nice to see that our efforts are being acknowledged in Europe. Award presented to the NARGC tonight in recognition of their financial contributions to the Duck Breeding Habitats Programme. A pleasant surprise that we were not expecting. Well done to all involved

Fascinating talks on various aspects of Lough Erne heritage this evening. @LoughErneLP has truly transformed local engagement. It's such a shame it is ending in Dec. Let's hope "@LoughErneLP 2" can be planned in 2025. The National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund NI Fermanagh & Omagh District Council RSPB NI

Lough Erne Wildfowlers' Council stand at the @LoughErneLP Festival Day. Come on over to chat all things ducks, waders & Lough Erne at Enniskillen Castle.

Trying to help breeding #Curlew? This #Whimbrel blog may be of interest. wadertales.wordpress.com/2024/10/05/how… Paper by Camilo Carneiro in DO-G #birds #ornithology #shorebirds #waders

A good CAP is needed for farmers and Grey Partridge...

The NARGC/Irish Habitat Trust Presents: "Conservation Opportunities for Wildfowlers: Exploring Europe’s Best Practices and Experiences. Date: 14th November in The Crows Nest, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan Date: 15th November in The Horse and Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary Time:

Fantastic event which showcased the conservation work wildfowlers are undertaking across the flyway to support wildfowl, waders & their habitats. Well done NARGC BASC & all involved.

The BASC Wildlife Fund is dedicated to funding projects that create and protect our natural habitats; where wildfowl and game, and animal and plant species of all kinds can flourish... It's also the subject covered in our November podcast! orlo.uk/LISTEN_HERE_gD…

Tomorrow, February 2nd, is World Wetlands Day—NARGC clubs understand the importance of wetlands, whether it’s a local bog hole, rushy field bottoms, or the breeding grounds of migratory birds in Finland. Over the years, our clubs have taken action to enhance and protect these

As we celebrate World Wetlands Day, our latest blog explores how sustainable shooting helps protect and restore these vital habitats for wildlife. Read it here: orlo.uk/wFDhg #WorldWetlandsDay

A new date has been added to our series of wader events this spring! Habitat Management and Predator Control for practical conservation. 6th March at Kinnordy, Angus... Find out more and book onto your local event at workingforwaders.com/blog/2025/2/17…

Snipe & woodcock were v active last night 😁 Volume up!

Nest Protection Officer Training Module 2! This week, our certified Nest Protection Officer Training continued with Module 2, focusing on responsible and ethical trapping and fieldcraft. Over two days, seasonal nest protection officers, who are currently working to ensure safe

Always a great day when the conmon sandpipers arrive back from wintering in Africa to breed beside Lough Erne.

Delighted to be running this event again on Friday 9th May... Tea/ coffee first at Island Brew, Boa Island and then a short stroll to hear the birds. Pre booking essential at eventbrite.co.uk/e/boa-island-s…

Today, Ross MacLeod from GWCT Scotland discusses trees and waders as part of #WaderWeek 👇 NatureScot The Heather Trust RSPB Scotland BTO

Fantastic turnout for the Boa Island dusk snipe walk - an enthusiastic group of people keen to learn about our wader conservation work & enjoy the snipe drumming as darkness fell. Best of all, the snipe put on a great show!