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
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Successful convictions in Waterford raptor case
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
