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Young White-tailed Eagle found dead in Co. Kerry

July 31, 2018 by Calvin Jones 1 Comment

White-tailed Eagle Found Dead in Kerry

Eddie, the White-tailed Eagle chick who made headlines in 2016 when he became the first wild-fledged eagle to take to the skies of County Cork in more than 100 years, was found dead on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry in June.According to reports from The Golden Eagle Trust/National Parks and Wildlife Service Eddies remains were discovered by a forestry worker … [Read more...] about Young White-tailed Eagle found dead in Co. Kerry

Successful convictions in Waterford raptor case

April 13, 2016 by Calvin Jones 2 Comments

Poisoned Peregrine Falcon

On 09 March in Dungarvan District Court the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) secured successful convictions in a high-profile wildlife crime case. The court convicted four felons of crimes relating to targeting and killing of protected birds of prey during the 2014 breeding season.The case began more than two years ago, in March 2014, when NPWS conservation … [Read more...] about Successful convictions in Waterford raptor case

White-tailed eagle found poisoned at Connemara nest site

April 20, 2015 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

A female white-tailed eagle was found dead at a nest site in Connemara earlier this month by National Parks and Wildlife Service Conservation Ranger Dermot Breen.Mr Breen found the six-year-old female dead on the nest on 01 April, and a post-mortem later confirmed poisoning as the cause of death -- the 13th confirmed poisoning fatality since the white-tailed … [Read more...] about White-tailed eagle found poisoned at Connemara nest site

White-tailed eagle found dead in Co. Fermanagh

February 26, 2015 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

White Tailed Eagle Dead Fermanagh

The body of a white-tailed eagle was recovered by PSNI officers from the Newbridge Road area of Lisnaskea in Co. Fermanagh on Saturday 07 February.Commenting on the PSNI Fermanagh post on Facebook, Dr Alan Mee, coordinator of the white-tailed eagle reintroduction project for the Golden Eagle Trust said: "Sad end to a beautiful bird. This white-tailed eagle was almost 4 … [Read more...] about White-tailed eagle found dead in Co. Fermanagh

Ireland’s first white-tailed eagle fledgling shot dead in Tipparary

March 6, 2014 by Calvin Jones 4 Comments

Dr Allan Mee with the white-tailed eagle shot dead in Tipperary

One of the first two white-tailed eagles to hatch in Ireland in more than a century has been found shot dead in Co. Tipperary.The male bird was one of two chicks reared successfully by a pair of re-introduced eagles at a nest site on Lough Derg near Mountshannon in Co. Clare last summer. It was discovered on land near Ballinderry, North Tipperary by a National Parks and … [Read more...] about Ireland’s first white-tailed eagle fledgling shot dead in Tipparary

Birdwatch Ireland responds to Cllr.’s “Open Season on Hen Harrier” remarks

July 31, 2013 by Calvin Jones 1 Comment

Female Hen Harrier

Ireland's largest conservation charity, Birdwatch Ireland, has responded strongly to recent comments by Limerick Co. Councillor John Sheahan calling for an "Open Season" on the protected hen harrier -- one of most threatened birds."Cllr. Sheahan's ill-informed and short-sighted statement shows how far we have to travel as a state in prioritising our natural heritage over … [Read more...] about Birdwatch Ireland responds to Cllr.’s “Open Season on Hen Harrier” remarks

Peregrine falcons shot in Co. Tipperary

July 31, 2013 by Calvin Jones 16 Comments

Female peregrine found dead in Tipperary

Peregrine falcons nesting in south Tipperary have been deliberately shot in a spate of attacks over recent weeks according to a report from Bridwatch Ireland.The birds, two of which died and one which sustained permanent injury, are believed to have been shot in three separate incidents.The body of an adult female (pictured) was found by bird of prey expert Kevin … [Read more...] about Peregrine falcons shot in Co. Tipperary

“Open Season” on hen harrier: Cllr. John Sheahan’s response

July 26, 2013 by Calvin Jones 5 Comments

hen harrier

Last night I penned this email to Cllr. John Sheahan, Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, in response to his outrageous call for an "Open Season" on hen harriers in the county.This morning I received an email with the following standard letter attached, clarifying Cllr. Sheahan's position: Reply to "OPEN SEASON" remarkDear Sirs,I wish to thank you for writing … [Read more...] about “Open Season” on hen harrier: Cllr. John Sheahan’s response

Email to Cllr. John Sheahan re. “Open Season” on Hen Harriers statement

July 25, 2013 by Calvin Jones 5 Comments

Open season on Hen Harrier in the Limerick leader

I'm at a loss to understand what Cllr. John Sheahan could have been thinking when he made his "Open Season" on hen harriers statement (as reported in the Limerick Leader and outlined on this site here).I felt compelled (along with many other people I'm sure) to write to Cllr. Sheahan expressing my thoughts on his frankly outrageous statement. You'll find the full text of … [Read more...] about Email to Cllr. John Sheahan re. “Open Season” on Hen Harriers statement

White-tailed Eagles Found Dead in Co. Cork and Co. Kerry

February 5, 2013 by Calvin Jones 4 Comments

White-tailed eagles poisoned in Cork and Kerry

Reports today have confirmed that a white-tailed eagles found dead in Co. Cork in January was illegally poisoned.The body of the female bird, released in Killarney National Park in 2010 as part of an official reintroduction project, was discovered washed up on the seashore at Glengariff in West Cork on the 18 January. Test results released today confirm the cause of death … [Read more...] about White-tailed Eagles Found Dead in Co. Cork and Co. Kerry

Calls for urgent investigation into seal massacre

December 24, 2012 by Calvin Jones 6 Comments

The Irish Seal Sanctuary has called for an urgent investigation by the National Parks and Wildlife Service into the massacre of seals off the coast of counties Waterford and Wexford.Four decapitated seals were discovered in Tramore, Co. Waterford at the end of last week, bringing the overall tally of dead seals found along the Waterford / Wexford coast over recent days to … [Read more...] about Calls for urgent investigation into seal massacre

Decapitated seals found at Kerry Seal Sanctuary

June 7, 2012 by Calvin Jones 5 Comments

Two decapitated seal heads were found pinned to boards on the premises of the Dingle Seal Sanctuary in Co. Kerry this morning. Volunteers at the Sanctuary made the gruesome discover shortly after 9am this morning. The young seals’ decapitated heads had been mounted on boards and fixed to the sanctuary’s signage. Letters RIP and CULL were emblazoned across the boards in red … [Read more...] about Decapitated seals found at Kerry Seal Sanctuary

Seals shot in Co. Waterford; IWT calls for full investigation

February 23, 2012 by Calvin Jones Leave a Comment

The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) is calling on the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Gardaí to launch a full investigation into the killing of seals in Co. Waterford. Two grey seals were discovered on Tuesday 21 February near Tramore, Co. Waterford with horrific gunshot wounds to the head. The suffering animals were euthanized humanely under veterinary supervision. Grey … [Read more...] about Seals shot in Co. Waterford; IWT calls for full investigation

Shocking “live bait” poisoning of buzzards in Rosscrea

September 1, 2011 by Calvin Jones 4 Comments

The appalling practice of poisoning birds of prey in rural Ireland continues, and took an even more sinister twist recently according to last week’s Birdwatch Ireland eWings newsletter. Ireland’s largest conservation NGO revealed that volunteers monitoring buzzards near the Offaly / Tipparary border found live pigeons laced with poison and staked out specifically to target … [Read more...] about Shocking “live bait” poisoning of buzzards in Rosscrea

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