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Competiton: win a border full of wildlife-friendly plants this spring

Our friends over at CJ Wildlife (birdfood.ie) are our go-to resource for all our garden wildlife supplies here at Ireland's Wildlife. From bird food and feeders, to nest boxes and bug hotels... and everything in between. They also carry a host of seasonal, wildlife-friendly plants, bulbs and seeds to help make sure your garden not only looks fantastic, but is fantastic for wildlife too.This spring, CJ Wildlife is giving you the chance to win a border full of hand-picked nectar-rich plants … [Read more...]

Wildlife News & Events

Wally the Walrus stops off in West Cork

On the most recent leg of his remarkable journey, Wally the wandering walrus who was first spotted off Valentia Island in Co. Kerry back in March … [Read more...]

Marsh Harrier Breeds in Ireland Again

Rare Marsh Harrier breeds successfully in Ireland again

For the first time in more than a century, not one, but two pairs of Marsh Harrier have bred successfully in the Republic of Ireland.The … [Read more...]

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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...]

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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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Wildlife Blog

Competiton: win a border full of wildlife-friendly plants this spring

Our friends over at CJ Wildlife (birdfood.ie) are our go-to resource for all our garden wildlife supplies here at Ireland's Wildlife. From bird food and feeders, to nest boxes and bug hotels... and everything in … [Read more...]

CJ Wildlife Free Delivery Weekend Plus Feeder and Food Giveaway

Our garden wildlife partners over at CJ Wildlife are making it easier than ever to stock up on your garden bird feeding supplies before Christmas with free shipping on all orders this weekend.We've been using … [Read more...]

Black Friday Bird Food Deal

Attract more wildlife to your garden this Black Friday

Encouraging wildlife to your garden is one of the best ways of getting closer to the natural world. It's also a great win-win: providing food and other essential resources for our wild garden visitors is fantastic … [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

Woodstone® Seville 28mm Nest box Review

Pros: Innovative design using robust high-insulating material. Easy access for cleaning. Available in a wide range of styles, colours and designs. 10 year guarantee.Cons: A little on the heavy side... although … [Read more...]

200m throw SC31Pro from Sofirn

Sofirn SC31 Pro LED Torch Review

Pros: High-performance compact rechargeable LED torch. Variable light output and versatile functions. Convenient integrated USB C charging of 18650 Lithium Ion battery (included).Cons: Can get hot in Turbo mode. … [Read more...]

Doogee S96Pro Rugged Smartphone Review

Doogee S96 Pro: an ideal rugged smartphone for outdoor enthusiasts

Pros: great spec, performance and battery life for the money in a phone that's built to survive more extreme conditions than you can. The Doogee S96 Pro will take all the punishment you throw at it and emerge … [Read more...]

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Wildlife Book Reviews

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...]

RSPB ID Spotlight Series Review

RSPB ID Spotlight Series: Birds

Nothing beats a good field-guide when you're trying to identify a bird you don't recognise (or a field-guide app perhaps these days). But sometimes a traditional field-guide can feel unwieldy and a little … [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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