Niamh Fitzgerald

Starting to hear reports of Avian Influenza hitting Whooper Swans. Please report all sightings of dead birds for possible testing. In 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 & 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 contact @DefraGovUK, in N Ireland @daera_ni & in Republic of Ireland @agriculture_ie. Please also report to @BirdTrack for monitoring

Tonight at 6pm on @RTElyricfm , an episode all about Terns from the fantastic 'Feather & Flock' series! I was delighted to chat to @MiseAnja and @brianmacgloinn for this. Looking forward to hearing the full episode! #TeamTern @BirdWatchIE

@DiarmuidBurke @GardaTraffic Though the driver & passenger were also injured, the driver ran off on foot (probably under the influence, car not stolen). Meaning he couldn’t be tested/charged for what was in his system. Had this 🎥 been in place then, his speed could’ve been added to his charge. It matters!

@DiarmuidBurke @GardaTraffic Myself and my colleague were nearly killed on this very road, in the middle of the night, by a driver acting this very same way. He probably thought the same way as you. I for one feel it’s worth it. The M1 is not an autobahn. The horrendous road incidents need to stop.

In the early hours of this morning Gardaí from Dundalk Roads Policing clocked this car travelling at 196km/h in a 120km/h zone on the M1 near Dundalk, Co. Louth. The driver who was arrested and charged with dangerous driving now faces a day in court. #SaferRoads

(AL) "We have a long history of working really closely with farmers and in the main, we find they are incredibly supportive of trying to protect birds and biodiversity. They really want to see good outcomes for these species." Read more on @ExtraIRL extra.ie/2024/06/30/new…

Nature restoration law has been adopted! #RestoreNature

(AL) The Irish public really cares about marine protection, biodiversity and other environmental matters. Chairman of @birdwatchsligo branch Michael Bell feels it's important for elected representatives to take note. Listen back here 👇 @FairSeasIreland #WorldOceanMonth

Was chuffed with the invitation to jump on the local radio during the week and reflect on @LMFMRADIO's successful "Ours to Protect" series with fellow panelists @suelinnane and Maria from @BallymakennyF Thanks for having us @GerryKellyLL!

Join one of these walks below to see what some farmers are doing for nature.

Sean is an inspiration and a true champion for bird life and the wider environment. We are both extremely grateful and thrilled that he has chosen to donate 25% of the proceeds from his new album, Wild Silence, to BirdWatch Ireland. Thank you @SoundsIrish for all of your support!

Anyone visiting #RHSChelsea? Remember to look out for bat friendly features in the #gardens. This drawing from the latest issue of Bat News magazine highlights some of the things to look out for. Bat friendly gardens can play an important role in helping wildlife.

Just got word from our wardens at Kilcoole that we now have >204 active Little Tern nests, matching last year's peak (which wasn't hit until June 2023). It's been a very early start to nesting and it'll be a busy few months trying to keep them all safe! @NPWSIreland @BirdWatchIE

“We learned that all is not well, but there is hope when support for farmers and community is there. People are key, Continuity is key, Resources are key”

⏰Time is running out for Ireland's seas and seabirds. With just 2 clicks, call on @DarraghOBrienTD @noonan_malcolm to swiftly publish the Marine Protected Areas Bill. only.one/act/ministers-… only.one/act/ministers-… @OnlyOne @FairSeasIreland #FairSeas #30x30Ireland

Counted over 40 people at @BirdwatchMeath's #InternationalDawnChorusDay event in Balrath Woods this morning. Huge thanks to the group for providing this opportunity for people to come and enjoy a morning's chorus with the lend of their expert ears, and musical talents!🐦🎶

(1) For anyone who missed his talk in Killiney Paul Lynch (BWI FINGAL) will give a free talk and visual presentation for TOLKA BRANCH BirdWatch Ireland, Wednesday 15th May about his great trip to Costa Rica. Be prepared for some stunning photos !! If time permits Q&A afterwards.

Can confirm! So tranquil. I love to hear Wigeon calling.

Lapwing can be seen in Ireland year-round but the greatest numbers occur between Sept. & April. Like many ground-nesting species, the Lapwing has undergone severe declines in breeding numbers. It now red-listed on the Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland list. #wwd2024

Staff lunch date to our @BirdWatchIE East Coast Nature Reserve (Newcastle, Wicklow) to celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay. Sure it’s only gorgeous! @RamsarIreland

Rise and shine, it’s World Wetlands time! #WorldWetlandsDay @BirdWatchIE @RamsarIreland Terminfeckin (Louth), Clontarf & Royal Canal (Dub), & BirdWatch Ireland’s East Coast Nature Reserve (Wicklow)