Initially set up as the Irish Wild Bird Conservancy or IWC in 1968. BirdWatch Ireland as it is now known has gone from strength to strength over it’s 50 years in existence. BirdWatch Ireland is now Ireland’s largest independant wildlife conservation organisation, annually carrying out vitally important works for protecting birds and biodiversity (which just so happens to be our motto). This work includes; surveys and monitoring of birds and their habitats, so we can keep a finger on the pulse of wildbird populations and implement protective measures if these populations are negatively impacted by anthropogenic or other negative factors. In addition, the important policy and advocacy work we carry out around the clock means that Irish wildlife has the strongest possible voice in the halls of power across Ireland and indeed Europe. Explore our website and find out more about some of this critical ongoing work. To ensure the protection of our wildlife for future generations it is imperative to provide education for the next generation of wildlife lovers.
In achieving this we have collaborated with our European BirdLife partners to produce teacher training resources and subsequently delivered this material through teacher training workshops. BirdWatch Ireland acts as a unified voice for the concerns of our passionate and dedicated wildlife supporters, without whom the organisation would certainly not be in the respected position it is today. On the occassion of BirdWatch Irelands 50th Anniversary, everyone in the organisation would like to say a very special thank you to our members and supporters. If you are not already involved with BirdWatch Ireland Click the Become A Member tab and make a difference for your wildlife today. Here’s to another 50 years protecting Ireland’s Birds and Biodiversity.
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