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White-tailed eagle chicks fledge successfully in 3 counties

September 9, 2016 by Calvin Jones 1 Comment

Juvenile white-tailed-eagle takes flight

A total of six white-tailed eagle chicks successfully fledged from five nests in three different counties in 2016, making this the most successful year to date in the long-term reintroduction programme for this iconic bird of prey in Ireland.Eight pairs of white-tailed eagle attempted to breed and successfully laid eggs in 2016 and five pairs managed to rear chicks … [Read more...] about White-tailed eagle chicks fledge successfully in 3 counties

Sharks are back!

April 13, 2016 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Basking Shark by AndrewPower

Great news for wildlife enthusiasts -- sharks are back off the Irish coast.Basking sharks, the world's second largest shark species, return to Irish shores every year around the same times as swallows.  Early sightings of these less well known but much larger harbingers of spring trickled in at the end of March from West Cork, and with an impressive record of 20 basking … [Read more...] about Sharks are back!

Ross’s Gull: this little beauty makes even gulls seem sexy!

February 24, 2014 by Calvin Jones 2 Comments

For many a budding birder, myself included,  gulls can be an absolute nightmare!There's just so much plumage variation across the different year classes, and lots of potential overlap between species in sub-adult gulls that accurate identification can be extremely taxing, and scanning gull roosts in (inevitably) low light in an attempt to pick out something different soon … [Read more...] about Ross’s Gull: this little beauty makes even gulls seem sexy!

Cork wildlife group needs frog survey volunteers

February 20, 2014 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Cork Frog Survey Poster

Frogs play an important role in our lives; they are great pest controllers in our gardens and on farms by eating slugs, worms and flies, while otters and herons rely on frogs to supplement their diets.Ireland has only one native frog species, the common frog, Rana temporaria. It is listed as an internationally important species and is protected under the Habitats  Directive … [Read more...] about Cork wildlife group needs frog survey volunteers

A journey to Antarctica: ten weeks in the freezer

February 3, 2014 by Calvin Jones 1 Comment

Antarctic BirdsTalk

The West Cork and Cork Branches of BirdWatch Ireland are hosting an illustrated talk by Cork based author and naturalist Jim Wilson on Friday 7th February 2014. The event takes place at the Cork International Airport Hotel, with doors opening at 7pm, and the talk commencing at 8pm sharp. This is the second time the two regional branches of Birdwatch Ireland have come together … [Read more...] about A journey to Antarctica: ten weeks in the freezer

16,000 trees to be felled at Gougane Barra, Co. Cork

January 6, 2014 by Calvin Jones 1 Comment

Larch trees at Gougane Barra to be felled

Coillte, the state-owned forestry organisation, has closed Gougane Barra Forest Park in County Cork, and plans to fell around 16,000 trees in the forest -- mainly Japanese Larch -- to prevent the spread of disease.The disease, known as "Sudden Oak Death" in the USA,  is caused by a fungus-like plant pathogen called Phytophthora ramorum, which belongs to a group of organisms … [Read more...] about 16,000 trees to be felled at Gougane Barra, Co. Cork

The Urban Birder in Ireland

January 5, 2014 by David Lindo 1 Comment

Cape Clear in Co. Cork is one of David Lindo's favourite Irish birding hotspots

I was born in London but whenever anyone asks me where I’m from my stock answer is always that I am a black, Afropean, child of the earth and Honorary Irishman. I particularly cherish the ‘Honorary Irishman’ bit of my epithet because I really do feel a close affinity with the Emerald Isle. When I first came into this world my early days were spent in northwest London, initially … [Read more...] about The Urban Birder in Ireland

Early start for Ireland’s first Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus)

July 30, 2013 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

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Sunday was an exciting day.A late-night exchange on Viber as Saturday drew to a close had me scrambling  to get organised for a very early start the next morning. It was half-past midnight by the time I was ready. I set the alarm for half-past-four, and proceeded to not get any sleep for four hours. Yikes!What on earth had possessed me?One of these... that's … [Read more...] about Early start for Ireland’s first Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus)

New humpback whale for Ireland spotted off West Cork

March 19, 2013 by Calvin Jones 2 Comments

A humpback whale off the west cork coast in April 2012

A new humpback whale for Ireland was spotted just off the coast of West Cork yesterday (Mon 18/03).Micheal Cottrel, owner of Baltimore Sea Safari confirmed the humpback sighting, and photographs obtained by Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) members Simon Duggan and Youen Yacob allowed the IWDG to confirm the young animal as a brand new addition to the Irish humpback … [Read more...] about New humpback whale for Ireland spotted off West Cork

Bird Identification Expert speaking in Cork

January 25, 2013 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Killian Mullarney talk on Bird Identification

The Art of Identification A forty-year perspective on birding and Field Guides With Killian Mullarney Friday 01 February 2013, Cork International Airport Hotel Doors open 7pm, talk commences at 8pmJoin Killian Mullarney, renowned bird artist and and international authority on bird identification in Cork on 01 February for this not-to-be-missed talk on a fascinating … [Read more...] about Bird Identification Expert speaking in Cork

Cork Branch IWT Ladybird Workshop 17/06/2012

June 6, 2012 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

The Cork Branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust will be hosting a free Ladybird Workshop on Sunday the 17 June, 10:30am at the Fota Wildlife Park Education Centre near Cobh, Co. Cork. The event is free of charge and open to all. It will be led by Stephen McCormack and Paul Whelan. If you’ve ever wondered what kinds of ladybirds occur in your garden, what role Irish ladybirds play … [Read more...] about Cork Branch IWT Ladybird Workshop 17/06/2012

A Year in Cuskinny Marsh, 2012 Calendar Launch

September 12, 2011 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Rónán McLaughlin is a keen birder, photographer, wildlife enthusiast and regular contributor to the Ireland’s Wildlife community on Facebook. Originally from Donegal, but now based in Cobh, Co. Cork, Rónán is launching a calendar the end of this week documenting a year in the life of the nearby Cuskinny Marsh nature reserve. The launch will take place at the Sirius Arts Centre … [Read more...] about A Year in Cuskinny Marsh, 2012 Calendar Launch

Large whales move inshore off Co. Cork

July 12, 2011 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

Upwards of 30 fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) have been spotted in inshore waters off the coast of Co. Cork according to reports submitted to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) over the last two days. The move inshore by these oceanic giants follows a series of off-shore sightings by the Irish Air Corps in recent weeks. On the 11 July an IWDG Marine Mammal … [Read more...] about Large whales move inshore off Co. Cork

Common dolphins on Cork city-break

July 12, 2011 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

A small group of three common dolphins surprised shoppers yesterday lunchtime when they turned up in the heart of Cork City. The trio made their way through Cork Harbour and up the River Lee’s South Channel in front of the newly constructed Cork School of Music. "It's certainly an unusual occurrence but it is not without precedent," said Pádraig Whooley of the Irish … [Read more...] about Common dolphins on Cork city-break

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