Happy National Volunteer Week🩷 A big thank you to all our volunteers who help us throughout the year who help with running our network of Branches, surveying, habitat maintenance, community outreach and so much more. We wouldn't be able to do this work without you!

Early mornings and natural music, how else could you start your day? ☀🎵 This Sunday, we have a variety of dawn chorus walks for you to listen and see the early birds. Find a walk near you: bit.ly/4uAkiSp 📸 Oran O'Sullivan

Last year, our Partner @birdwatchireland.bsky.social published a map that showcases 75 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas for seabirds in Ireland. They also met with government officials to share the details and the science behind the identification and to discuss the designation of SPAs

The Tolka Valley Dawn Chorus takes place again this year. Meet 5am on Sunday 3rd May at the pitch and putt course on the Ballyboggan Rd that runs alongside a Tolka Valley Park. We’ll have tea/coffee at the end of the walk near the ponds. Photos from last year 👇 @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social

What does Earth Day mean to you? 🌍 Read what some of our colleagues had to say: birdwatchireland.ie/celebrating-...

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On the Rook out 👀 For the CBS, it is important to correctly identify bird species. Learn more about Rooks and how they are recorded in the CBS: birdwatchireland.ie/do-rooks-nes... 📸 Terry Flanagan

After a day in the garden (trying to fix my pond) it was lovely to open up the new copy of @birdwatchireland.bsky.social Wings magazine and read a review of @gardeningwell.ie Natures Acre. @connectingcabra.bsky.social plan to have Ciaran speak at the Cabra Biodiversity Festival in May.

Birding is for everyone 💛🐦 We love seeing the pictures of our members getting out and enjoying the longer days! 🌞

We recently welcomed our new Tory Island Warden, Kyle Coughlan. Kyle is working on the PeacePlus Nature project and will be working to help safeguard breeding waders on the island. PeacePlus Nature a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Ireland’s marine waters represent 8% of the EU’s marine area and hosts 24 species of seabirds, including significant proportions of EU species populations. Thanks to research completed by our BirdWatch Ireland team and @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social—

Biodiversity is not evenly distributed around the planet. In Ireland, 75 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) for seabirds have been identified. Where are these hidden hotspots? Tune into our webinar on March 10th to learn where our seabirds go and why these places matter: bit.ly/4l0ZoZ2

"Nature is not just a nice-to-have. Yes, it does help me every day to keep up my energy for this fight. But more than that, nature is essential for our economy and security. We need nature for life," said Oonagh Duggan, our Head of Policy and Advocacy.

Ireland’s water is at risk and your help could make all the difference! The EU law that has been protecting our water and keeping us safe and healthy for the past 25 years is being torn down. Learn more and sign our petition today: birdwatchireland.ie/.../hands-of... #HandsOffNature

One morning in 2024, a Siskin was safely caught and ringed by a BWI ringer in their Wicklow garden. One year later, the same bird was caught by a ringer in Scotland, 266 km away. While not surprising in terms of distance or location, its appearance reveals a different environmental trend—

PSA from our East Coast Nature Reserve! 📣🌧 Due to severe flooding from the recent storm, the reserve will be closed for the time being. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks.

Winter bird feeding 101: In colder weather, high calorie foods like fatballs, peanuts and sunflower seeds are perfect for garden birds. Fresh water is also essential, as natural water sources might freeze❄️ Get more tips for feeding your garden birds this season: birdwatchireland.ie/dont-give-yo...

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Office Manager with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with line-management and customer service experience. A background in the finance or charity sector would be advantageous. Full details at birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved...

BirdWatch Ireland is hiring a Marine Advocacy and Campaigns Officer to help secure a better future for Ireland's seabirds. Deadline 5pm Jan 7th 2026 for applications and cover letter. Full details including job description is here birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved... (pic Brenda Sheridan)

With our Irish Garden Bird Survey now well into its second week, we thought you might like to know some of the collective nouns used to describe flocks of our feathered friends: birdwatchireland.ie/collective-n...

Extremely worrying that 🇮🇪 Independent Advisory Committee for National Restoration Plan is not seeing any commitment to funding so far for the NRP. The €3.14bn climate & nature fund was the biggest hope for funding it but govt said no. Absolute disgrace. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

It takes just a few seconds, and your voice could help stop these toxic changes before it’s too late. Send a message now to say no to indefinite use of pesticides: www.pan-europe.info/end-toxic-pe...

CEO of BirdWatch Ireland says Buzzards aren’t to blame for decline in wild bird species – ‘It’s entirely the fault of humans': www.independent.ie/regionals/we...

Get ready for the Irish Garden Bird Survey, which kicks off on Monday 1st December! We need records from as many gardens across Ireland as possible, so please spread the word! birdwatchireland.ie/irish-garden...

Don't let our Puffins go puff! BirdWatch Ireland was proud to march alongside so many concerned people at the National Climate Demonstration in Dublin on Saturday. Special thanks to Cian O'Flaherty for wearing the very warm Puffin costume! #ClimateEmergency #StopClimateChaos

BirdWatch Ireland is seeking to recruit a Warden for Tory Island, Co. Donegal as part of PeacePlus Nature. The application deadline is 1st December. For full details, see birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved.... PEACEPLUS is supported by the ERDF & the UK & Irish Governments.

Job opportunity at BirdWatch Ireland! We are recruiting a PeacePlus Finance & Project Manager: the application deadline has been extended to Wednesday 19th November. For full details, see birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved.... PEACEPLUS is supported by the ERDF & the UK & Irish Governments.

BirdWatch Ireland welcomes the scrapping of the winter stubble rule birdwatchireland.ie/birdwatch-ir...

BirdWatch Ireland is recruiting a Communications Officer, a 2-year position partially funded through the Heritage Council's Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2025. For full details and to apply, visit birdwatchireland.ie/get-involved...

We are delighted to be partnering with IKEA to conserve & protect Ireland's wild birds. €1 from every sale of IKEA soft toys, including those in its new SANDLÖPARE children’s range, will be donated to BirdWatch Ireland between now and 30th November. birdwatchireland.ie/ikea-birdwat...

It's one year today since we lost our dear friend and colleague, Steve Wing, Cape Clear Bird Observatory Wildlife Officer. In his memory, we are launching the Steve Wing Memorial Bursary, which will be open annually to aspiring ecologists/naturalists aged 18-25: birdwatchireland.ie/announcing-t...

Check out this great segment from today's Morning Ireland about our seabird census work on the island of Ireland's Eye, a fantastic collaboration with Fingal County Council: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Irish Birds is open to submissions for the next issue up to 31/03/2026. We welcome submissions on all aspects of birds in Ireland and their conservation. See the Guidelines for Authors for more details

Today is the last day for you to send a message to ask the European Commission to keep their #HandsOffNature. Please, don't let them destroy EU nature protection laws👉 birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...

Only 2 days left to tell decision-makers: #HandsOffNature. Join over 150,000 citizens defending EU nature laws! If you are against the weakening of EU nature laws, now is the moment to speak up. Your voice matters. Use it now: birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/adv...

BirdWatch Ireland's fantastic Irish Birds Calendar 2026 is now available! Yours for just €12, plus p&p, with all proceeds going to support our vital nature conservation work. Get yours today! birdwatchireland.ie/product/2026... #2026calendar

For the new episode of our #InYourNature podcast we speak to Andy Pollard & Martin Anstee of @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social partner Falklands Conservation about the unique wildlife & conservation challenges of the Falkland Islands. Recorded at Global Birdfair. Listen at open.spotify.com/episode/41Ek...

Our ringing work in partnership with Dublin Port Company provides invaluable insights into the migration behaviour of Oystercatchers. This bird ringed in 2017, now 9 years old, was spotted on its breeding grounds in Berneray, Scotland for the first time this year.

In the latest episode of our #InYourNature podcast we speak to Dr. Sean McCormack of the Ealing Wildlife Group about the Ealing Beaver Project, bringing beavers back to London. Recorded live at #GlobalBirdfair. #UrbanWildlife #EalingBeaverProject #WildLondon www.buzzsprout.com/1701709/epis...

This week's episode of our #InYourNature podcast is about the wonderful Return to Nature Clare Church Biodiversity Project: turning churchyards into thriving spaces for wildlife and community engagement. open.spotify.com/episode/3ZAI...

@birdwatchireland.bsky.social, with support from @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social , @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social and collaborators, have published 73 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas for Seabirds. Learn more➡️ www.seabirdtracking.org/birdwatch-ir... With massive thanks to all involved!

The latest episode of our In Your Nature podcast, out today, explores how artificial light impacts wildlife, human health and our connection to the cosmos. Featuring special guest Kerem Ali Asfuroglu of #DarkSource and #DarkSkiesIreland. open.spotify.com/episode/1kMY...

Petrel ringing into the early hours, always a wonderful experience. Photo (JH).

Announcing the new BirdWatch Ireland "Birds of Ireland" field guide app! It's a comprehensive identification guide to all of the 492 bird species ever recorded in Ireland. Android version: play.google.com/store/apps/d... Apple iOS version: apps.apple.com/ie/app/birds...

BirdWatch Ireland's In Your Nature podcast, hosted by Niall Hatch & Ricky Whelan, is back for a new season! This week we chat to Owen Murphy of the Breeding Waders EIP, about the fight to save some of Ireland’s most threatened ground-nesting birds. www.buzzsprout.com/1701709/epis...