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Cover Photo, Bird Photographer of the Year BPOTY 2024 Volume 9
The Bird Photographer of the Year competition is an annual celebration of avian imagery that captures some of the most breathtaking photographs of birds from around the globe.The competition is open to photographers of all ages, from anywhere in the world, and features some of the world's best bird photography.....
Corncrake Crex crex
Figures from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) confirm that the red-listed Corncrake has had its most successful Irish breeding season in 25 years with 233 confirmed breeding territories. The 2024 figure represents a 45% increase since 2018.The ground-nesting corncrake is a shy and elusive summer visitor that spends....

Wildlife Features

aniseed cap
It's mushroom season -- and foraging for fungi can be a great (not to mention tasty) way to while away an autumn morning -- but....
Quercus Oak Bird Feeders
What do you buy the wildlife enthusiast or nature lover for Christmas? It's a conundrum faced by partners, families and friends every year. You'd think it....
Guided wildlife watching
There's something a little bit special about a wildlife encounter. It taps into a childlike sense of wonder that all too often remains hidden beneath....
Grasshopper Warbler
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....