eWings Issue 1 - October 2009

Issue 1, October 2009

BIRDWATCH IRELAND eWINGS

Welcome to the first issue of eWings, BirdWatch Ireland's email newsletter.

At BirdWatch Ireland we are always looking for new ways to communicate our message and news to our members and the greater public. That is why we have decided to launch an electronic newsletter which is delivered via email every month. Each issue will bring you the latest conservation and bird news from Ireland and abroad.

To view the articles and news in full simply click on the link displayed at the bottom of each article summary.

ARTICLES

Save Our Seabirds Campaign Launched at Electric Picnic

A big thank you to all Electric Picnic-goers who helped us to launch our new Save Our Seabirds campaign, which highlights the threats faced by Ireland's marine birds. We collected over 2,000 signatures for our petition during the festival, which was held on 4th, 5th and 6th September in Stradbally, Co. Laois.

Read about BirdWatch Ireland's experience at Electric Picnic 2009

Helping Breeding Waders on the Shannon Callows

The Shannon Callows is one of the key areas in Ireland for our four most common species of breeding waders: Curlew, Lapwing, Redshank and Snipe. Sadly, numbers have been declining and urgent action is required.

Read about what BirdWatch Ireland has been doing to help reverse the decline

Disease attacking Greenfinches

Trichomoniasis has been killing Greenfinches and other garden birds across Ireland, and we need your help both to track it and to prevent its spread.

Learn more about trichomoniasis and the steps you can take to prevent it

Join BirdWatch Ireland

If you are not already a member of BirdWatch Ireland, we would love to have you join us. As the largest environmental charity in Ireland we are in a unique position to protect and safeguard Irish wildlife . . . but we need your help.

Learn more about BirdWatch Ireland membership and its benefits

Wings Online Shop - Special Binocular Offer

A good pair of binoculars are invaluable for any birdwatcher, and Opticron's Oregon 8x42 model represents perhaps the best value on the market: exceptional quality at the remarkable price of just 99 euro.

Buy Oregon 8x42 binoculars from BirdWatch Ireland's own on-line shop and support our conservation work

FINALLY...

Please remember to enjoy nature and get out and watch birds: it's a great way to spend your free time. Our website is full of tips and hints to get you started, and contains a full list of local events that you can enjoy free of charge.

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Good Bird Watching ,
Oran O'Sullivan, COO BirdWatch Ireland



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