Today we welcome Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí – Ireland’s first Marine National Park and our eighth National Park.

The Pairc includes the Conor Pass, as well as new sites at Inch Peninsula, Mount Brandon and the Owenmore River in Co. Kerry.

Hi folks.

Corncrake season has begun.

The first few birds have landed with more on the way this week (no doubt).

If you hear a corncrake then please report it here:

corncrakelife.ie/report-a-cornc…

Let's hope 2024 is a good year for our birds.

Increased resources for the National Parks and Wildlife Service means staff are now able to think and plan for the long term. This is just one example of the incredible work going on at our Parks and Nature Reserves across the country #fornature .

Irish Cuckoo update - Cuach Torc and KP have been in Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 for the last few weeks building up for their big jump over Sahara. Cuach Cores is lagging behind and currently moving through Cameroon 🇨🇲 making his way to join the others National Parks and Wildlife Service BTO Ieuan Evans BirdWatch Ireland

'Bog Bothy' seeks to explore ways that architecture can strengthen our relationship with the peatlands, creating spaces for shelter, retreat and deep engagement with the bog landscape.

Join us on Thurs 11 April at 7:30pm to learn more.

Register:
zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Now available 🎉🍀👏 our guide to Irish and EU regulated Invasive Alien Plant Species shop.biodiversityireland.ie/products/irela… a supercollaborative project with National Parks and Wildlife Service Biodiversity Ireland UCDHort Darren Reidy

🦅😁👍Just a gentle reminder Application Deadline: April 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
Small Recorder Grants 2024
npws.ie/news/npws-gran….

If you’re involved in natural history recording, don’t miss this opportunity! 🌿📸🌼

National Monuments Service with Office of Public Works and National Parks and Wildlife Service are hosting a public information night on the #WorldHeritage Property of Sceilg Mhichíl.
📅Monday 8th April from 7-9pm
📌 Portmagee Community Centre, Co. Kerry
All members of the community are welcome.
👉worldheritageireland.ie/tag/sceilg-mhi…

Our new paper is out in the Irish Naturalists' Journal - Historical records provide evidence of ancient woodland at the Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow National Parks and Wildlife Service INJ-Journal irishnaturalistsjournal.org/whats-new-in-t…

Delighted to see this project underway. National Parks and Wildlife Service Queen's University Belfast 🎓 and Munster Technological University working together to understand how the #natterjack is doing now in #Kerry

Join us in Ballydangan on 18th April for a networking workshop on community led wetland conservation.

Meet and hear from local authority climate and biodiversity officers and community groups involve in wetland projects.

Registration required: form.jotform.com/240713151506042

Download free copy of exciting new #GrasslandsTrail booklet frm greatirishgrasslands.ie/the-grasslands…

It was humbling to launch this new resource w Minister Malcolm Noonan T.D. in the stunning #Sheskinmore in Donegal on Fri. Thanks to regional National Parks and Wildlife Service staff for the opportunity!

Woohoo! Today Malcolm Noonan T.D. of Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage & National Parks and Wildlife Service launched the #GrasslandsTrail booklet. Download your copy frm greatirishgrasslands.ie/the-grasslands…

Showcases 9 fabulous #GreatIrishGrasslands . Go visit one! Photos frm FriendsofSheskinmore

@Phoebeob1 All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Glengarriff Woods NR

So many different strands to LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature that can be applied to #peatlands & other ecosystems.

We work with farmers to build on previous programs such as Pearl Mussel Project Hen Harrier Project - with excellent support from National Parks and Wildlife Service Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and our other project partners

📢 Job opportunity!

National Parks and Wildlife Service is recruiting full-time visitor guides for locations in Mayo, Galway and Clare. Closing date for applications is 11th April.

Get all the details here ▶️ bit.ly/3MGg5b7

Birds of Prey: Listen back to Irene O'Brien National Parks and Wildlife Service as she talks about 'Peregrine Falcons to Red Kites – spotting our native birds of prey' on TODAY WITH CLAIRE BYRNE RTÉ Radio 1
Irene is NPWS District Conservation Officer for Co Mayo

rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

🏆We are a #Natura2000 Awards finalist!
Check out our #Natura2000 initiative and give us your vote 👉 n2000citizenaward.eu/24100

#COYBIG 🇮🇪🇪🇺👩‍🌾EU Environment LIFE Programme European Commission National Parks and Wildlife Service Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The Chough at our two #nestflix cam sites are continuing to nest-build though we've noticed they don't bring in nest material when it's raining (and it's been a very wet week!). They also spend time preening themselves but in this clip the male is grooming his partner #lovebirds