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@KerryeagleMee Thanks for the clarification, Allan. I 100% agree and understand the confidentiality of sensitive breeding areas.

@dublinjohnski Hi John, the crane site/s is not at Boora, they have a crane info display there ok but the crane bog site is rightly confidential to reduce disturbance. But there are lots of other/better places for solar that the 1st crane breeding site in Ireland

This to me is astonishing. The site of Ireland's 1st breeding Cranes in centuries, could be 'developed' as a solar farm, instead of being protected for crane recovery. "the bog with the nesting cranes is at the pre-planning stage for a solar farm" irishtimes.com/science/2025/0…

@KerryeagleMee Allan, Perhaps im wrong by saying that it was lough Boora that the cranes Breed in. But if im correct, this is a site red partridge we're reintroduced in. I understand a massive area but a vital habitat for birds like hen Harrier

@dublinjohnski Sorry John, I don't get your meaning. The site was earmarked for a solar farm when the cranes were found some years back. Despite this BnM app to be pressing ahead with planning

It's always nice to see a red kite circling. Even better when it's in a place you didn't expect to see it. One single bird at St John Paul Park Dublin 7, this morning. @RedKitesIreland @BirdWatchIE @IrishRaptorSG

@BrianCrunchie What a view, Brian. I hope you both had a fabulous time.

Making the most of our extra long weekend in Donegal

@BrianCrunchie @BirdWatchIE @BirdsMatter_ie @BioDataCentre Nice numbers. I've had long tailed, but they never stay long, Redpoll on really cold days but no siskin as of yet.

@dublinjohnski @BirdWatchIE @BirdsMatter_ie @BioDataCentre Missed photographing a small group (about 8) Long-tailed Tits the previous colder week. Would have put me near par with my record garden count.

First Siskins (Spinus spinus) x2 for the @BirdWatchIE #GardenBirdSurvey winter season, Cappagh Finglas Dublin 25-01-2025 #BirdsSeenIn2025 @ ebird.org/checklist/S210… A few years since last visit @BirdsMatter_ie @BioDataCentre

@BrianCrunchie @IrishRaptorSG @BirdWatchIE I'll take that Brian, I was topping up the feeders and one landed in the tree, It flew straight off but came back. It caught a mouse later on in the day.

@dublinjohnski @IrishRaptorSG @BirdWatchIE Jammy!!!!!

Absolutely love looking at Sparrowhawk. Was watching this one today, and a second female bird landed in the tree beside it. The first time, I've noticed 2 in the garden at the same time. @IrishRaptorSG @BirdWatchIE

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@DCC_help I know rules are rules,but on a day like today, All Ireland final day,you really showed no discresion. Giving out fines in an area that has been disrupted for so long . I hope not too many people were punished. at least put the sign and double yellow lines all the way

It was one of my most enjoyable and memorable days out in wexford bird watching. Hen, Marsh, and Montugue harrier on the wing at one time. 12 years ago, but still one of the best.@BrianCrunchie @IrishRaptorSG @BirdWatchIE

@AntrimLens It's a complex problem with a will take generational solution. it does take leadership to inspire change..be it from community, nature, or sport.

Seriously need to wise up with this shite.

@JamesLawPhotos A great set of photos James

Kildare v Longford U20 Championship.. Few photos from last night's game as All Ireland Champions Kildare, start with a solid win.

@MeathBirder Sorry for your loss, Mick. May your sister rest in Peace.

@EricTheBirdman @SwarovskiOptik @NatureRTE @ConnsCameras Beautiful photo, Eric No Siskin for me but plenty of redpoll over the last few days.

Having a big Siskin arrival into the garden this weekend…over 30 on the feeders at the moment. Great birds. @SwarovskiOptik @NatureRTE @ConnsCameras

@AntrimLens @EllenMackers @LurigDramaCDall Ciarán, I was always a fan of King over Tayto, but have you tried the Manhattan crisps. I know it's a cheeky and controversial call, but it's worth a try.

@EllenMackers @LurigDramaCDall Put him up for adoption, that yellow bag muck tastes nothing like the free state gear. Btw King's is the best 😜

A joy to be back and forth home to Ireland in recent weeks (North & South). One of my seven-year old’s favourite things about Ireland is the Tayto Crisp. He was excited to take on the Partition Tayto Taste Test. Verdict: ‘They taste kind of the same’…

@JamesLawPhotos Fantastic photos James

Kilmacud Crokes are Leinster Senior Club Champions 2023

Congratulations too Everyone involved @OTooles_GAC A great ending to the season, winning the under 21 D Final. You Made the club and locality proud. Keep inspiring. you keep us proud to be #proudtobaLarriers

Sunday pints and a ballad session after a successful weekend for @OTooles_GAC , the place was hopping. Great performances by All codes. You make us proud to be #Larriers #Allaboutthecommunity. Thanks Eddie Sherlock for the music.