BirdWatch Ireland

Biodiversity is not evenly distributed around the planet. In Ireland, 75 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) for seabirds have been identified.

Where are these hidden hotspots? Tune into our webinar on March 10th to learn where our seabirds go and why these places matter: bit.ly/4l0ZoZ2

Hands Off Nature - BirdWatch Ireland Oonagh Duggan, Head of Policy and Advocacy, shares a policy update and discusses Hands Off Nature campaign.

EU-level environmental policies impact both our human and wildlife communities, so it's crucial to know what's happening. To help, Oonagh recently shared updates on several EU policies and directives, and how to join Hands Off Nature: birdwatchireland.ie/hands-off-na...

"Nature is not just a nice-to-have. Yes, it does help me every day to keep up my energy for this fight. But more than that, nature is essential for our economy and security. We need nature for life," said Oonagh Duggan, our Head of Policy and Advocacy.

Ireland’s water is at risk and your help could make all the difference! The EU law that has been protecting our water and keeping us safe and healthy for the past 25 years is being torn down.

Learn more and sign our petition today: birdwatchireland.ie/.../hands-of...

#HandsOffNature

Just in time for the Siskins - BirdWatch Ireland

The same trend that explains why Siskins wait to show up to your garden feeders until mid-winter.

Learn more about Siskins and where they feed in the winter: birdwatchireland.ie/just-in-time...

One morning in 2024, a Siskin was safely caught and ringed by a BWI ringer in their Wicklow garden. One year later, the same bird was caught by a ringer in Scotland, 266 km away.

While not surprising in terms of distance or location, its appearance reveals a different environmental trend—

PSA from our East Coast Nature Reserve! 📣🌧

Due to severe flooding from the recent storm, the reserve will be closed for the time being. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks.

Don't give your garden birds the cold shoulder! - BirdWatch Ireland BirdWatch Ireland is urging people to look after their garden birds during the current spell of cold weather. It took its time, but cold winter weather is finally here. Temperatures...

Winter bird feeding 101: In colder weather, high calorie foods like fatballs, peanuts and sunflower seeds are perfect for garden birds. Fresh water is also essential, as natural water sources might freeze❄️

Get more tips for feeding your garden birds this season: birdwatchireland.ie/dont-give-yo...

Great find! Could you please let us know where you saw them? It would be a very important record for this winter’s swan census. Many thanks.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Office Manager with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with line-management and customer service experience. A background in the finance or charity sector would be advantageous. Full details at birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved...

BirdWatch Ireland is hiring a Marine Advocacy and Campaigns Officer to help secure a better future for Ireland's seabirds. Deadline 5pm Jan 7th 2026 for applications and cover letter. Full details including job description is here
birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved... (pic Brenda Sheridan)

Want to take part in the Irish Garden Bird Survey this winter? You can download your survey form at birdwatchireland.ie/app/uploads/...

Collective Nouns for Garden Birds - BirdWatch Ireland We say 'flock' to describe multiples of birds, but there are much more interesting and poetic descriptions out there - see here for more!

With our Irish Garden Bird Survey now well into its second week, we thought you might like to know some of the collective nouns used to describe flocks of our feathered friends: birdwatchireland.ie/collective-n...

Advisers concerned by lack of funding commitment for nature restoration plan Plan is to be published in draft form for public consultation early next year

Extremely worrying that 🇮🇪 Independent Advisory Committee for National Restoration Plan is not seeing any commitment to funding so far for the NRP. The €3.14bn climate & nature fund was the biggest hope for funding it but govt said no. Absolute disgrace. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

End The Toxic Pesticide Age Do you want healthy food for you and your children? Do you care about biodiversity and clean water? Beware! The European Commission is currently proposing a series of measures to massively deregulate ...

It takes just a few seconds, and your voice could help stop these toxic changes before it’s too late.

Send a message now to say no to indefinite use of pesticides: www.pan-europe.info/end-toxic-pe...

CEO of Birdwatch Ireland says buzzards aren’t to blame for decline in wild bird species – ‘It’s entirely the fault of humans’ Suggestions that the buzzard is responsible for the dramatic decline in native bird species in Co Wexford have been dismissed by the CEO of Birdwatch Ireland. Responding to an article in The Wexford P...

CEO of BirdWatch Ireland says Buzzards aren’t to blame for decline in wild bird species – ‘It’s entirely the fault of humans': www.independent.ie/regionals/we...

Yes, absolutely. There have been no cases of garden birds in Ireland being infected with the virus, and because of their lifestyles they are unlikely to come into contact with it. It's different for nesting seabirds and wintering waterfowl that live in close proximity and at very high densities.

Get ready for the Irish Garden Bird Survey, which kicks off on Monday 1st December! We need records from as many gardens across Ireland as possible, so please spread the word! birdwatchireland.ie/irish-garden...

Don't let our Puffins go puff! BirdWatch Ireland was proud to march alongside so many concerned people at the National Climate Demonstration in Dublin on Saturday. Special thanks to Cian O'Flaherty for wearing the very warm Puffin costume! #ClimateEmergency #StopClimateChaos

Tory Island Warden PeacePlus - BirdWatch Ireland

BirdWatch Ireland is seeking to recruit a Warden for Tory Island, Co. Donegal as part of PeacePlus Nature. The application deadline is 1st December. For full details, see birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved.... PEACEPLUS is supported by the ERDF & the UK & Irish Governments.

PeacePlus Finance and Project Manager - BirdWatch Ireland

Job opportunity at BirdWatch Ireland! We are recruiting a PeacePlus Finance & Project Manager: the application deadline has been extended to Wednesday 19th November. For full details, see birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved.... PEACEPLUS is supported by the ERDF & the UK & Irish Governments.

BirdWatch Ireland welcomes the scrapping of the winter stubble rule - BirdWatch Ireland BirdWatch Ireland is pleased that the rule for shallow cultivation of winter stubbles has been scrapped in the latest iteration of the Nitrates Action Programme. It is regrettable, however, that...

BirdWatch Ireland welcomes the scrapping of the winter stubble rule birdwatchireland.ie/birdwatch-ir...

BirdWatch Ireland is recruiting a Communications Officer, a 2-year position partially funded through the Heritage Council's Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2025. For full details and to apply, visit birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved...

We are delighted to be partnering with IKEA to conserve & protect Ireland's wild birds. €1 from every sale of IKEA soft toys, including those in its new SANDLÖPARE children’s range, will be donated to BirdWatch Ireland between now and 30th November. birdwatchireland.ie/ikea-birdwat...

The late Steve Wing, BirdWatch Ireland's Cape Clear Bird Observatory Wildlife Officer, holding a Robin during a bird-ringing demonstration

It's one year today since we lost our dear friend and colleague, Steve Wing, Cape Clear Bird Observatory Wildlife Officer. In his memory, we are launching the Steve Wing Memorial Bursary, which will be open annually to aspiring ecologists/naturalists aged 18-25: birdwatchireland.ie/announcing-t...

Greater protection given to breeding bird species on Ireland's Eye Samantha Libreri, Eastern Correspondent, highlights BirdWatch Ireland's bird census on Ireland's Eye, off the coast of North Dublin.

Check out this great segment from today's Morning Ireland about our seabird census work on the island of Ireland's Eye, a fantastic collaboration with Fingal County Council: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Irish Birds is open to submissions for the next issue up to 31/03/2026. We welcome submissions on all aspects of birds in Ireland and their conservation. See the Guidelines for Authors for more details

Today is the last day for you to send a message to ask the European Commission to keep their #HandsOffNature. Please, don't let them destroy EU nature protection laws👉 birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...

Only 2 days left to tell decision-makers: #HandsOffNature. Join over 150,000 citizens defending EU nature laws! If you are against the weakening of EU nature laws, now is the moment to speak up. Your voice matters. Use it now: birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...

2026 BirdWatch Calendar - BirdWatch Ireland Now Stocking: 2026 BirdWatch Ireland Calendars Experience the magic of Ireland’s wild birds throughout the year with our brand-new 2026 calendar, now available exclusively from BirdWatch Ireland. Each...

BirdWatch Ireland's fantastic Irish Birds Calendar 2026 is now available! Yours for just €12, plus p&p, with all proceeds going to support our vital nature conservation work. Get yours today! birdwatchireland.ie/product/2026... #2026calendar