BirdWatch Ireland

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

For the new episode of our #InYourNature podcast we speak to Andy Pollard & Martin Anstee of @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social partner Falklands Conservation about the unique wildlife & conservation challenges of the Falkland Islands. Recorded at Global Birdfair. Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/41Ek...

Kestrel - BirdWatch Ireland The Kestrel is a widespread breeder throughout the country. It nests in trees, buildings or in cracks in cliffs.

We don't have all the data in for this year yet, but should know more soon. Kestrels have been in significant decline and sadly are now on the Irish Red List, so the overall trend is a negative one. What a treat to see this behaviour at such close quarters! birdwatchireland.ie/birds/kestrel/

Our ringing work in partnership with Dublin Port Company provides invaluable insights into the migration behaviour of Oystercatchers.

This bird ringed in 2017, now 9 years old, was spotted on its breeding grounds in Berneray, Scotland for the first time this year.

In the latest episode of our #InYourNature podcast we speak to Dr. Sean McCormack of the Ealing Wildlife Group about the Ealing Beaver Project, bringing beavers back to London. Recorded live at #GlobalBirdfair. #UrbanWildlife #EalingBeaverProject #WildLondon www.buzzsprout.com/1701709/epis...

This week's episode of our #InYourNature podcast is about the wonderful Return to Nature Clare Church Biodiversity Project: turning churchyards into thriving spaces for wildlife and community engagement. open.spotify.com/episode/3ZAI...

Maps showing the 73 marine and coastal/terrestrial IBAs published by BirdWatch Ireland. Text reads: New assessment. Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas for seabirds across Ireland. 73 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas to inform seabird conservation Consultations, experts, colony data, tracking data, at-sea survery data Asks of Irish Government

@birdwatchireland.bsky.social, with support from @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social , @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social and collaborators, have published 73 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas for Seabirds.

Learn more➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/birdwatch-ir...

With massive thanks to all involved!

The latest episode of our In Your Nature podcast, out today, explores how artificial light impacts wildlife, human health and our connection to the cosmos. Featuring special guest Kerem Ali Asfuroglu of #DarkSource and #DarkSkiesIreland. open.spotify.com/episode/1kMY...

Petrel ringing into the early hours, always a wonderful experience. Photo (JH).

Announcing the new BirdWatch Ireland "Birds of Ireland" field guide app! It's a comprehensive identification guide to all of the 492 bird species ever recorded in Ireland.
Android version: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Apple iOS version: apps.apple.com/ie/app/birds...

BirdWatch Ireland's In Your Nature podcast, hosted by Niall Hatch & Ricky Whelan, is back for a new season! This week we chat to Owen Murphy of the Breeding Waders EIP, about the fight to save some of Ireland’s most threatened ground-nesting birds. www.buzzsprout.com/1701709/epis...