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BIRDWATCH IRELAND eWINGS |
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Welcome to the June 2012 issue of eWings, BirdWatch Ireland's email newsletter. |
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If you happen to be one of the thousands of new eWings subscribers that signed up to receive this monthly email newsletter at the Bloom garden show earlier this month, I would like to offer you an especially warm welcome.
If you happen to be one of the hundreds of new BirdWatch Ireland members who took the extra step of joining up, please accept our most sincere thanks too. I hope you are enjoying your membership pack, your gift and your first issue of Wings magazine, and also that you will enjoy attending some of the upcoming Branch events that will be taking place all over the country. Your support means the world to us, and the money you have contributed is already helping our wildlife conservation work: as a charity, we simply can't do it without you.
If becoming a member of BirdWatch Ireland is something that you have been thinking about, or if you happen to have one of our membership forms tucked away somewhere and have been meaning to send it back to us, please take this opportunity to join BirdWatch Ireland today. If you don't want to do it online, you can always give us a call on 01-2819878. The best way of all to join, however, is by direct debit: it gives you an extra 3 months' membership free and saves us money. We would also like to encourage existing members to switch over to direct debit payment: simply email to request a direct debit payment form from us. Regular eWings readers will already know about the vital work we do: please do your part for Ireland's wildlife and give us your support.
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To view the articles and news in full simply click on the link displayed at the bottom of each article summary. |
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A welcome to the new BirdWatch Ireland Chairman, Kieran O'Byrne |
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BirdWatch Ireland's AGM took place at the Glenview Hotel, Glen of the Downs, Co. Wicklow on Saturday, 23rd June. Following this meeting, we are delighted to announce the election of Kieran O'Byrne of Greystones, Co. Wicklow as the new Chairman of BirdWatch Ireland. Kieran takes over from our outgoing Chairman, John Cromie, who fell to retire from the position, having completed his 4-year term; John will remain on the Board of Management, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his exceptional service as Chairman. The AGM also saw the publication of our 2011 Annual Report. |
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Download BirdWatch Ireland's Annual Report 2011 (PDF: 423KB) |
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Kingfisher and Dipper become the focus of Duhallow EU LIFE project |
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A range of research and conservation efforts is currently underway in Duhallow, an area encompassing north Cork and east Kerry. IRD Duhallow is collaborating with BirdWatch Ireland on a specialised raptor project which began early this year and has already gathered a lot of valuable information on important bird of prey populations in the area. One of the main focuses of the IRD group however is an ambitious EU LIFE programme developed to benefit the wildlife associated with waterways, including Dippers and Kingfishers, as part of a large restoration project to enhance the Upper Blackwater River Special Area of Conservation. (Photo: Kingfisher, by Shay Connolly)
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Learn more about the DuhallowLIFE project and how it is benefitting local wildlife |
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Fisheries policy reform not likely to help fish, fishermen or wildlife |
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BirdWatch Ireland, Ireland's largest environmental NGO, was extremely disappointed by the outcome of the EU Fisheries Council meeting in Luxembourg on 13th June. Instead of adopting more positive measures to end overfishing by 2015, the Council decided to be less ambitious and agree in principle to ending overfishing, but perhaps not until 2020. The regrettable failure of EU fisheries ministers to adopt a more radical reform of the Common Fisheries Policy may scupper chances of achieving sustainable fisheries for the people and wildlife that depend on them. |
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Read more about this wasted opportunity and watch a video that explains the key issues |
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Countryside Bird Survey: new manual tells you all you need to know |
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Have you ever wanted to participate in our annual Countryside Bird Survey but weren't sure what was involved or whether you had the right skills? Or, are you already a CBS volunteer who is looking for more information on how the survey operates or would like to brush up on survey techniques? If so, you'll be glad to learn that we have just published a set of guidelines for all CBS participants: this fully illustrated manual is packed with all you need to know to take part in this vital survey. |
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Click to download the new Countryside Bird Survey Manual (PDF: 1.62MB) |
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Bird Baths: an important feature in any wildlife-friendly garden |
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Many of us provide food for birds in our gardens, but also offering a reliable source of water can increase the numbers that visit. This is especially true during warm summer weather or freezing winter conditions when there are fewer natural water sources available. While a garden wildlife pond is a lovely way to do this, it is not always practical to create one. Bird baths, both hanging and free-standing, are the perfect solution and have the advantage of allowing you to place them exactly where you can see the birds best. They also ensure an ideal water depth, which helps avoid the risk of drowning, especially for young birds. |
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See our range of great-value bird baths, including both hanging and free-standing models |
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 BirdWatch Ireland
Unit 20, Block D
Bullford Business Campus
Kilcoole
Co. Wicklow
Tel: (+353)-(0)1-2819878
Email: info@birdwatchireland.ie
BirdWatch Ireland is the trading name of the Irish Wildbird Conservancy, a company limited by guarantee and registered in Ireland, no. 116468. Registered Charity no. 5703.
Please note that BirdWatch Ireland will never pass your personal details on to anyone else.
© 2012
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