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Corncrake Crex crex, Ballaugh Curragh, Isle of Man Photo: Isle of Man Government
Biodiversity

Corncrake numbers up but still not safe, expert says

January 10th, 2019 The increase in corncrake numbers in 2018 is a welcome sign but is still well below a safe level for the threatened species, a leading conservationist has warned. Once commonly recognised by its distinctive rasping call, the corncrake has experienced a significant drop in population this century, Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 5 yearsJanuary 10, 2019 ago
Corncrake Crex crex, Ballaugh Curragh, Isle of Man Photo: Isle of Man Government
Biodiversity

Ireland failing to protect important habitats and species, study finds

April 25th, 2018 The Irish state is failing in its duty to fully implement European Directives vital to protect numerous threatened species and habitats on our island, a new report has found. The report from BirdLife Europe, WWF, European Environmental Bureau and Friends of the Earth Europe gave 18 EU Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 6 yearsApril 26, 2018 ago
Corncrake Crex crex, Ballaugh Curragh, Isle of Man Photo: Isle of Man Government
Biodiversity

Corncrake population declines for third year in a row

February 6th, 2018 There is a growing concern among conservation groups for the future of the endangered Corncrake as new data points to a further decline in the number of calling males on our island. Once commonly recognised by its distinctive call, the corncrake has experienced a significant drop in Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 6 yearsFebruary 6, 2018 ago
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Island Bioblitz 2016 – Bere Island takes first prize for biodiversity

As the days are getting longer and you’ve been through enough Irish Spring-times to know that you can’t wait for good weather, it’s time to start planning some weekend ventures to some of Ireland’s most wild and untouched places.

By Dave Brooks, 7 yearsJune 13, 2016 ago
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