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World Migratory Bird Day — ESRI Mapping Migration

Around 450 different bird species have been recorded on the island of Ireland, and although a lot of them are migratory and rare, now is the best chance to catch a glimpse of them as they return north to build nests and prepare for the breeding season.Esri Ireland, a market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has created a digital map highlighting the flight paths of a number of migratory birds which have returned to Ireland’s shores having flown south for the winter. The maps … [Read more...]

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Swift Migration Ireland

World Migratory Bird Day — ESRI Mapping Migration

Around 450 different bird species have been recorded on the island of Ireland, and although a lot of them are migratory and rare, now is the best … [Read more...]

Northern Gannet

Avian Influenza hits Irish seabird colonies

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) has hit Irish seabird colonies this breeding season after running rampant through similar colonies … [Read more...]

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Wildlife features

Robin -- feeding garden birds

9 top tips for feeding your garden birds

During the winter short days and long nights limit the time birds have to forage, while at the same time natural food becomes more scarce. Our garden birds have increasingly come … [Read more...]

Choosing the right binocular

12 Expert tips on choosing binoculars for birding and wildlife observation

Binoculars are perhaps your most indispensable piece of wildlife watching equipment. The right pair of binoculars can enhance your enjoyment of and engagement with the natural world exponentially. But choosing … [Read more...]

Grasshopper Warbler

Making the most of Spring Migration

Spring migration is an exciting time of year for birding in Ireland.During this relatively brief window from early April until the end of May birds are on the move. There's a changing of the guard as our winter … [Read more...]

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Humpback whale off Ireland's Wild South Coast

2023 Discover Wildlife Weekend Dates

Our popular Discover Wildlife Weekends will once again take place in spring, summer and autumn of 2023. As always, we'll be hosting the weekends in Rosscarbery, on the stunning West Cork stretch of Ireland's Wild … [Read more...]

Ladybird

Beneficial Garden Insects and How to Attract Them to Your Garden

Beneficial insects are essential in keeping our gardens and farms healthy. Some pollinate plants that produce our food. Others eat pests that would otherwise destroy our food crops. They also help break down dead … [Read more...]

Cuckoo Spit and Frog Hoppers - Spittle Bugs are not harmful

Cuckoo spit/spittlebug foam on plants is harmless. Please leave it alone.

I'm usually delighted to see Ireland's Wildlife featured in the media — but a recent article published in the Gardening section of the RSVP Magazine website has me less than thrilled.The article in question … [Read more...]

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Species Profiles

Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia)

Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia)

The adult emperor moth is a truly spectacular insect. On the wing in April and May, the male of this large, day-flying moth species is a particularly striking sight, and can easily be mistaken for a butterfly due to … [Read more...]

Raven by Andrew Malcolm

Raven (Corvus corax)

Seen close up the raven is a truly magnificent bird. The largest member of the crow family, it is the biggest passerine (perching) bird in Europe, and occurs all over Ireland.Size is the raven's most … [Read more...]

Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix)

The hooded crow, grey crow or “hoodie” as it's sometimes called, is almost identical to the closely related carrion crow (Corvus corone) except for its distinctive grey and black plumage. The two birds are so … [Read more...]

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Wildlife Gear Reviews

Vanguard VEO HD Birding and Wildlife Binocular

Vanguard VEO HD 2 8×42 Binocular Review

Pros: High quality optics that deliver premium features and a high-performance viewing experience at a reasonable price point. Sharp, contrasty image impresses in a range of challenging viewing conditions. Bright, … [Read more...]

Review: Hawke Frontier APO 10×42 Binocular

Hawke's Frontier APO is the new flagship binocular model from a brand with a reputation for offering the best value for money in the business. With a host of premium features, at a price-point that undercuts market … [Read more...]

The GPO Passion HD 10x42 Binocular reviewed by Ireland's Wildlife

German Precision Optics (GPO) Passion HD 10×42 Binocular Review

Pros: Premium quality build and high-end features combined with outstanding optics at a lower price point than most top binocular brands. Image is pin sharp and contrasty across the wide field of view, and colours … [Read more...]

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Wildlife Book Reviews

Book Review: Crossbill Guides, Ireland

For a small island perched on the edge of the north Atlantic, right on the periphery of Europe, Ireland is home to a wonderful array of flora and fauna, and the diverse mosaic of habitats that they call home. As a … [Read more...]

Europe’s Birds, An Identification Guide (Book Review)

I've never really been a fan of photo field guides. In the past, I've always gravitated towards the more nuanced interpretation of a skilled illustrator to highlight key features, to help me identify … [Read more...]

Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe

Book Review: Field Guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe

The Odonata, dragonflies and damselflies, is one of our most fascinating groups of insects. As adults, they're comparatively large and highly active, which makes them one of the most noticeable and easiest insect … [Read more...]

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Featured Wildlife Websites

The World Land Trust

World Land Trust (WLT) is an international conservation charity, which protects the world’s most biologically important and threatened habitats acre by acre. Since its foundation in 1989, WLT has funded partner … [Read more...]

Take a walk on wexford's wild side with the wildside.ie team

Wildside.ie — exploring the nature and wildlife of Wexford

Wildlide.ie is a site dedicated to the wildlife and natural history of County Wexford. It's run by a trio of contributors: wildlife artist Don Conroy, Environmentalist and Broadcaster Chris Wilson and radio … [Read more...]

Spring Alive: help track spring’s progress through Europe

With the early arrival of spring making headlines it looks like the Spring Alive website is back in action again.Every year Spring Alive tracks the progress of spring across Europe by asking people from across … [Read more...]

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