Shane Brien

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A 50% increase in corncrakes in our project 'LIFEtime'. There are too many people to thank for this. It shows what can be done- when we care enough. More to come.....watch this space! @NPWSIreland @DeptHousingIRL See story here: independent.ie/irish-news/del…

An opportunity of a lifetime for budding lichenologists. The @nationaltrust and the @RBGE_Science are offering a PAID lichen traineeship in #Scotland! The work programme looks fascinating and a great opportunity to develop skills. Deadline: 3/10/2025. asva.co.uk/jobs/trainee-l…

Great little @BSBIbotany excursion to Corlea Bog in Co. Longford over the weekend, and to see Pyrola rotundifolia (finding only one in flower), Hippuris vulgaris and Sagina nodosa...then exploring some aquatic plants near Ballymahon along the canal #botany

Three fluff nuggets. Glorious.

Registration for the inaugural GuardIAS Virtual Conference is now open! This Conference is part of a series hosted by the GuardIAS Project & INVASIVESNET, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme. More info: buff.ly/ycPlxWU

One of the most #positiveoutcomes of #ACRES is that farmers are protecting precious habitats for the #corncrakes. They are one of the endangered #breedingwaders that you can help by keeping your #dog on a lead & staying away from their nesting sites. @BreedingWaders @AcresIreland

We are v grateful to Minister @COSullivanTD for helping us celebrate the expanded #GrasslandsTrail this wk He joined us @ Cullahill Mountain SAC, & I think he enjoyed it! Check out the excellent video he made 😀 facebook.com/share/v/1EybGt… Visit GreatIrishGrasslands.ie for more

Some of the solitary bee's seen during pollinator surveys (yeah much do not want to cooperate staying still😅) #bees #entomology

Fantastic outing on the 24th May 2025 (late getting these up) in Wexford thanks to @WexfordBotany1 seeing all the amazing peas: Trifolium subterraneum, T. glomeratum, Ornithopus perpusillus and Lotus subbiflorus. Photos don't show how small they are😅 @BSBI_Ireland @BSBIbotany

🎉Bat Conservation Win 🎉 Livingstone’s fruit bat (𝘗𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘪) has been officially downlisted from Critically Endangered to Endangered by the @IUCN! Found only on two islands in the Indian ocean, these flying foxes are threatened by habitat loss. With Comoros partners @DahariComores, BCI has used GPS tracking to discover new roosting sites and feeding areas.

Exciting! 📢 We are delighted to share the newly expanded #GrasslandsTrail, now showcasing 27 #GreatIrishGrasslands. @NPWSIreland & @PollinatorPlan worked w landowners to bring together these nature-rich grasslands, & we encourage you to visit them! greatirishgrasslands.ie

"To conserve the world's bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet." 🌍 That's our mission and we won't stop. #EarthDay

Brambles: they're delicious in pies, jam & crumbles but can you ID them? Do you know your Elegant-petalled Bramble from your Eagle's Talon Bramble? If you live in (or go on holiday to) Scotland, check our website in the morning for something delicious!

The curlew is one of Ireland's most distinctive birds, known for its unique call. This #WorldCurlewDay Follow @BreedingWaders and @fotawildlife to learn more about work underway to protect this iconic bird and stop its decline across the countryside.

DAWN CHORUS This is an early one but well worth the effort. Meet in Killiney Hill car park at 04:00. Please be sure to dress warmly. All welcome More info @ southdublinbirds.com/events/events.… Please share @BWIFingal1295 @BirdsMatter_ie @BirdWatchIE @DttDes @dlrcc @WicklowBranch3

Do you love studying insects, and appreciate the value of museum entomology collections? We are looking for an Entomologist to join our growing team of Natural Science curators at the Ulster Museum. ce0568li.webitrent.com/ce0568li_webre…

Happy Bat Appreciation Day! 🦇 Celebrate with us! Join us for an Ask Us Anything Bat Flight livestream from Bracken Cave Preserve. Tonight at 8:30pm EST. More information: news.batcon.org/3G7dXtF

The Curlew is one of Ireland's most distinctive birds, known for its unique call. This #WorldCurlewDay, follow @BreedingWaders and @FotaWildlife and to learn more about work underway to protect this iconic bird and stop its decline across the countryside.

Join #BuglifeNI to learn how to survey the rare Noble tortoise beetle in Northern Ireland. lnkd.in/ekPEsr7q

We have 3 fab #WildFlowerID webinars lined up for you this spring. Led by national experts. All absolutely free! 22 Apr: Mulleins with Mike Crewe 7 May: Mints with Ambroise Baker 10 June: Broomrapes with @thorogoodchris1 Details & booking links here: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/03/sharpe…