Today Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage National Parks and Wildlife Service Malcolm Noonan T.D. are announcing Ireland’s eight National Park, Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí. Our first Marine National Park. This was a commitment in our programme for Government & we’ve delivered on it.

If you didn't catch it the first time round, tune in tonight to learn all about Magpies. They're one of our most widespread birds but how much do you really know about them?

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BirdWatch Ireland is proud to partner with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and others in managing Ireland’s first Marine National Park – Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí.

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The Irish Breeding Curlew EIP has now concluded. We would like to thank all the farmers involved who showed such commitment to saving 🇮🇪breeding Curlew, all the dedicated project staff, ⁦Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine⁩ Locally Led for their support and all our supporters and followers. 👏

These weeks feathered singers for #yoga #natureconnections #oldleighlin #gloriousday #mentalhealth BirdWatch Ireland Merlin Bird ID OMEP Ireland

Like clockwork. My first Cuckoo of the year at Murlough NNR, Co. Down this morning. NI Birds BirdWatch Ireland

Good day on Cape with the 1st Sedge Warblers(2), Common Swift (1), Short-eared Owl(1) and lots of Willow Warblers, Blackcaps, Swallows and House Martins. The two Shelduck and two Whooper Swans are also still here BirdWatch Ireland BirdObs Council GB&I Tim Jones

.Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) are with BirdWatch Ireland are at the Green Party Ireland convention representing Fair Seas advocating for a strong Marine Protected Areas Bill to be published without delay. If you are here come over and say hello 👋 #GPRally24

Delighted to be in The RDS for the Green Party Ireland Ard Fheis today. Our coalition partners BirdWatch Ireland & Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) are advocating for Marine Protected Area legislation & effective mgmt of our current #MPA network 🌊 Thanks for speaking with us Eamon Ryan

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Another busy few days for the team. Finishing our Raven monitoring with another five chicks from two nests, two Moorhen colour ringed, 23 chicks from 6sixDipper nests and another adult Grey Heron for the Cork Harbour project National Parks and Wildlife Service BirdWatch Ireland BTO Fota Wildlife Park

Ringing Ravens on campus

A pair of ravens, known for being the most intelligent birds on earth, nesting on campus have become part of a nationwide conservation project.

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Not long now before the first Irish tracked Cuckoos arrive back home. KP and Torc are in Spain 🇪🇸 whilst Cores is still south of the Sahara in Ghana 🇬🇭 National Parks and Wildlife Service BirdWatch Ireland Kerry Bird News

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We are seeking a suitably experienced Conservation Keeper for predator management at the Kilcoole Little Tern colony this summer. This work has been vital to the success of the colony in recent years. See link below for more details:

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My new House Sparrow Terrace is a hive of activity with at least one pair and possibly a second.
Looking forward to watching their daily family activities from the bedroom window!

I love hearing the cheerful 'schreep' calls of the male as he sits outside each morning.

A few weeks ago I found a pair of Raven nesting in the grounds of UCC Ireland in the middle of Cork City and today Alan McCarthy accessed the nest and ringed the two chicks and were joined by President John O'Halloran. Fabulous to have them nesting in the city National Parks and Wildlife Service BirdWatch Ireland BTO

A highly successful and important conservation project in Kilcoole for Little Terns nesting along the beach - are looking for their conservation keeper for this year

**JOB VACANCY**

We are seeking a suitably experienced Conservation Keeper for predator management at the Kilcoole Little Tern colony this summer. This work has been vital to the success of the colony in recent years. See link below for more details:

birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved/j…

All the way from Africa to be killed by road traffic here, average lifespan for a chiffchaff is about 2 years but up to 7-8 years acc to ringing data, pop trends are increasing in Ireland acc to BirdWatch Ireland CBS data

(AL) Cape Clear Bird Obs reopened for guests this week! Have you booked your 2024 trip yet? 👀

Learn all about Cape Clear Bird Observatory and what you can expect from a trip here:
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Have spotted the first #swallows of the year around here in North tipp on Thursday, saw a few more yesterday. Hopefully a good sign BirdWatch Ireland