31st March 2017 Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, It’s the Heron of North Dublin. Locals are baffled following recent sightings of a mischievous heron around the Dublin 7 area. Not known for being a suburban bird, herons usually habitat along water edges and nest on cliffs Read more…
29th March 2017 The dreaded Heritage Bill was discussed at committee stage in Seanad Éireann yesterday for the third and final time. Many senators were annoyed that they hadn’t been given a draft of the legislation and with the lack of scientific evidence provided. The passing of Fianna Fail’s amendment diluted Read more…
March 3rd 2017 Protesters dressed as bees, foxes and even an Angry Bird, made their presence felt outside the Oireachtas this week as the controversial Heritage Bill came back up for debate. The Heritage Bill being put forward by Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Heather Humphreys Read more…
[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px 0px -200px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_accordion][x_accordion_item title=”Annual 6 month ban on Hedge Cutting remains” open=”true”]The controversial Heritage Bill, proposed by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys , will not Read more…
January 25th 2017 BirdWatch Ireland have produced this incredible video which shows the spectacular ‘skydance’ of the Hen Harrier. As BirdWatch explain: “The Hen Harrier is one of Ireland’s most spectacular birds. It is also one of the rarest, which, combined with its preference for remote upland areas, means that Read more…
[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]According to some, Monday was the gloomiest day of the year. What better way to reinvigorate yourself and get through the rest of the month unscathed then by exploring some of Read more…
January 3rd 2017 Birdwatch Ireland are seeking a Policy Officer to work advocating for the conservation of birds, their habitats and wider biodiversity in Ireland. The main responsibilities of the role include: Developing BirdWatch Ireland’s position on environmental issues by working with BirdWatch Ireland staff and BirdLife International. Inputting to national Read more…
[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Fancy a way to distract yourself from the inevitable Christmas politics talk? Take part in Birdwatch Ireland’s garden bird survey! Between December and February each year, Birdwatch asks members of the public Read more…
Image: Shay Connolly December 12th 2016 Local newspaper the Tipperary Star has come under a wave of criticism for publishing a front page story claiming Buzzards have taken pets. The story which was run on November 30th claimed that two terrier dogs had been killed by the bird of prey Read more…
December 8th, 2016 European Commission confirms EU nature protection laws will be saved after record-breaking campaign. Now Irish environmental groups say the laws need to be put to work. BirdWatch Ireland who spearheaded the campaign in Ireland released a statement saying they are ‘thrilled’ with the outcome following an epic two Read more…
