BirdWatch Ireland

@BirdWatchIE

Ireland's largest conservation charity dedicated to protecting birds and biodiversity.

Co. Wicklow, Ireland
birdwatchireland.ie
Joined March 2010
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    18 hours ago

    And that's a wrap! The Dublin Port tern colony are flying the nest, as the breeding season winds down. Learn more:

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    Aug 9

    The report reminds me why I joined back in 2009.

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    Aug 9

    . & have produced a series of about biodiversity walks in . The assets aim to showcase the wealth of & green spaces in the city, including the species & places of interest found there. Check it out:

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    Aug 9

    warns is 'widespread, rapid'. could add action falls way short of what is needed as a credible response. There must be a step change in action not just words for

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  5. Aug 9

    Dalkey Island Webinar: 18th August at 7 PM. Tara Adcock will discuss the island's Tern colony and other wildlife. Part of Birds Connect kindly funded by✨ Full info here: Register Here:

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    Aug 8

    This is likely the last Roseate Tern chick I’ve ringed this year. I put a special ring on its right leg enabling ring reading by scope. The parents chose to nest in a wall, so that there’s plenty of shelter for the chick. Ringing + pics under BTO/NPWS licence

    Roseate tern chick with a special ring
    The roseate tern chick was found in a hole in the wall.
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    Aug 8

    Some of the wildlife we saw in East Coast Nature Reserve, Wicklow today. Watching the dragonflies dart about, and noticing the sparkle of the sun on their wings was mesmerising. Beautiful.

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    Aug 8

    Afternoon performance…

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    Aug 8

    Siskin Garden CES 10 today. A disappointing session with just 33 birds of 12 species. A female Blackcap ringed as an adult in 2019 was notable, but highlight was a Collared Dove. One of 4 caught here this year, but the first in a mist net

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    Aug 7

    The terns are getting ready to leave us after what seems to have been a superb breeding season (at least for the Roseates!). The island has gone noticeably quieter, it’s also possible to walk around without a hat.

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    Aug 7

    As part of the family, will be joining the call for (a lot!) more action to address the and at and

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    Aug 7

    Why the Irish is fundamentally flawed.

    Today the Government has published yet another detrimental blueprint for Irish agriculture: Food Vision 2030. We left the Strategy when it was in its draft stage & it takes its place amongst a series of failed policies 🧵 (1/7)
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    Aug 6

    Just catching up with In Your Nature pod w . Swift’s ep is 40mins of nature-froth, mind-blowing facts JOY! 👏🤩

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    Aug 6

    A magnificent view of the brilliant Harpers Island () on the way out of Cork earlier. It's looking awesome from above & clearly the birds agree. Such a great project. Check out their website:

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  15. Aug 6

    Our team were kept busy ringing chicks this year, given how successful a year it's been. We've also stepped our monitoring of Kittiwakes through colour-ringing and tracking technology. See below for more! All Grown Up and Ready to Ring

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    Aug 6

    Dan Connaghan, conservation officer with , shares his favourite choices of nature writing on our latest Need To Read podcast. Listen in full here: 🦉📚

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    Aug 5

    Frustratingly the 10 year plan for Ireland's is a disappointing and wholly inadequate response to the and ! 👎👎

    "There is a fundamental and disqualifying incoherence at the heart of Ireland’s drive to greater food and climate sustainability” (Food Vision 2030 - )
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    Aug 6

    For I'll be donating all sales from my two most recent albums to Birdwatch Ireland.

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    Aug 6

    ...and if you are inspired by the real difference made by people like Alex, Emma and Micheál please help us do more by joining ! Thank you! 🙏👇

    Delighted to meet our ace Rockabill wardens Alex, Emma and Micheál! Thanks to their awesome hard work, supported by the team, it has been a record-breaking year for Roseate Terns. 1704 pairs and excellent productivity! 💪👏 Find out more 👇
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    Aug 5

    Delighted to meet our ace Rockabill wardens Alex, Emma and Micheál! Thanks to their awesome hard work, supported by the team, it has been a record-breaking year for Roseate Terns. 1704 pairs and excellent productivity! 💪👏 Find out more 👇

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