Formerly absent from Ireland, around 15 years ago a small number of Great Spotted Woodpeckers appear to have flown across the Irish Sea from Wales to Co. Wicklow and from Scotland to Co. Down. Since then, the species has slowly but surely been increasing its population and expanding into new areas, which has been wonderful to see.

In an effort to keep track of the expansion of these beautiful birds in Ireland and to help us to protect them, we would be most grateful if you would please register your woodpecker sighting for us at www.birdtrack.net. You can also register sightings of any other birds that you come across.

If you would like to know more about Great Spotted Woodpeckers, please click here.