Environment
In 2024, since 2000, the population of common bird species in the EU fell by 15.1%, and common farmland species population fell by 32.1%.
Climate change, habitat changes and recreational activity are some factors impacting on wetland birds that migrate to Ireland each winter.
The Irish Garden Bird Survey, Ireland’s longest running ‘citizen science’ survey, will run from December until February.
Pig/Poultry
Due to the high risk posed by bird flu to poultry flocks, a compulsory housing order is to be introduced for poultry and captive birds.
N.Ireland
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is notifying members that mandatory housing measures for all poultry and kept birds come into effect today
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has announced the introduction of a...
Rural Life
Members of the public are being asked to report any sightings of rare, scarce or non-native bird species over the summer.
BirdWatch Ireland is inviting members of the public to discover the wildlife of the East Coast Nature Reserve in Co. Wicklow.
By Gordon Deegan A judge has said that “rooks can drive people mad” after being told that a...
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland has issued a...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza HPAI (H5N1), commonly referred to as bird flu, is currently...
The bogland of Ireland is home to a variety of plants and animals, many of which cannot be found living in other Irish habitats.
BirdWatch Ireland has recently announced the appointment of Dr Andrew Kelly as its new permanent chief executive.
If you have ever struggled to identify a bird species on your farm or in the garden, then a brand new app may be of help.
The Global Virus Network (GVN), has issued a call-to-action to address the threat of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
The Tree Council along with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in...
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced the lifting of the compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds.
The HSE is urging the public not to touch or handle any sick or dead wild birds, because of the risks of avian influenza (bird flu).
The NPWS is currently seeking tenders for the management of avian influenza (bird flu), at its sites throughout Ireland.
Three sightings of cuckoos and several corncrakes have been reported so far this year, as migratory birds make their way home
BirdWatch Ireland is seeking volunteers to help monitor bird populations over the coming months as part of the Countryside Bird Survey (CBS).
BirdWatch Ireland is calling on the public to adhere to hedge cutting laws protecting wild birds, which are now in force.
All poultry flocks and captive birds are required to be housed from today (Monday, February 17) to protect them from the risk of bird flu.
