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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 unscathed, offering surprising peace of mind.Cons: screen resolution lower than most contemporary phones (works fine, but still...), may be a bit bulky if you have smaller handsRating: Highly RecommendedPrice: RRP. US$299 (c. €246) but discounts available onlineCheck out the … [Read more...]

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Wildlife News & Events

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...]

Humpback whale off Ireland's Wild South Coast

Humpback Whale Catalogue breaches 100 animal milestone

The Irish Whale And Dolphin Group's (IWDG) Humpback Whale Catalogue has broken the 100 individual milestone.On the 20 July IWDG researcher … [Read more...]

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Wildlife features

Grey Seal Bull

New threats facing Ireland’s seals

To the untrained eye, a grey seal and a common seal may look the same, yet there are key differences. Grey seals are huge. Males can weigh up to 300kg and grow to 2.5 metres long, whereas common seals are almost a … [Read more...]

Yellow Toadflax

Irish wildflower favourites

Early summer sees our wildflowers resplendent and is a great time of year to search for a wide range of species blooming in our meadows, verges and woodland. Here, guest contributor Rosie Jones (no relation) shares … [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 (with the possible exception, here in Ireland at least, of good waterproof gear).The right pair of binoculars can enhance your … [Read more...]

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Wildlife Blog

Make your garden bird-friendly

In this guest post Tony Manhart, founder and editor-in-chief at Gardening Dream, shares his tips for making your garden more bird-friendly.Whether young or old, many people enjoy birdwatching. It can be a … [Read more...]

The hidden life of rivers

Earlier this year, in the midst of lockdown, Ireland's Wildlife Contributor Albert Nolan took his children to a river near his home to explore its hidden wildlife.We took the short trip to Toorenbrien … [Read more...]

White-tailed eagle live webcam

Live White-tailed Eagle Webcam

Thanks to the National Parks and Wildlife service we can now follow the intrigues and antics of the white-tailed eagle pair nesting in Glengarriff Co. Cork live via their very own nestcam.Part of a … [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

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...]

Wearing the Regatta Rivington Wellington Boots

Regatta Rivington Mens Wellington Review

Pros: Great all-round wellington boot that's comfortable and functional. Adjustable girth via quick-release buckle is convenient and effective. Roomy enough for decent welly socks. Heavy duty, grippy soles great … [Read more...]

Sofirn IF25A LED Torch Review

Pros: Super bright and compact. Massive versatility in light output and functions. Extremely lightweight and portable for a light this powerful. Great battery life. USB C in body charging for the included 21700 … [Read more...]

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Wildlife Book Reviews

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...]

Book Review: Ireland Through Birds

If a lifetime of watching wildlife has taught me anything it's that searching for specific species can be a pretty hit-or-miss affair.That uncertainty is one of the great joys of the natural world: the sense of … [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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