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Cape Clear Bird Observatory

Explore the spectacular wildlife of Cape Clear Island in 2024 at one of our courses/ wildlife weekends

Welcome to BirdWatch Ireland, the largest independent conservation organisation in Ireland. Established in 1968, we currently have over 15,000 members and supporters and a local network of over 30 branches nationwide.

Our work matters

We are the largest independent conservation organisation in Ireland. The primary objective of BirdWatch Ireland is the protection of wild birds and their habitats in Ireland. In order to fulfil this objective we undertake a wide variety of work:

Species & Habitat Conservation

BirdWatch Ireland is committed to supporting the conservation of Ireland’s birds and their habitats.

Advocacy & Policy

We work to influence others who have the ability and power to protect and enhance the living world.

Research & Surveys

Learn about the science behind our work and get involved in bird surveying.

Fun & Learning

Here you will find teacher training materials and fun activities for children.

Reserves

Find out about our national network of nature reserves, when to visit and what you could see.

Cape Clear Bird Observatory

Learn about the important work that goes on at one of the best places to watch seabird migration in Europe.

Discover Ireland’s Birds

In Ireland we have around 200 ‘regularly occurring’ bird species, some of which are here all year round and others that migrate to spend part of the year here. Of those migratory species, some come here for the summer to nest and other comes here to spend the winter. If we include rare ‘vagrant’ species, then over 450 bird species have been recorded in Ireland.

Garden Birds

What to do if you find a baby bird or injured bird

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List of Ireland’s Birds

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Bottlenose Dolphin AdvocacyInternationalNewsSeabirds
July 26, 2024

What can we learn from other MPAs?

By Rosalind Skillen When I talk to people about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the idea of designating parts of our ocean for conservation, I’m often met with the following…
Clare

A Visit to Clahane, Liscannor, The Inagh River Estuary and Lahinch.

************************************ Saturday 9th November 2024 ********************************* Join our Clare branch for an outing to Clahane, Liscannor, The Inagh River Estuary and Lahinch! We hope to see a wide variety of…

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BirdWatch Ireland Shop

Visit our shop to for all of your bird care needs, including feeders, birdfood and nestboxes, as well as a wide variety of books, optical equipment including binoculars and telescopes, and even a range of t-shirts featuring your favourite Irish birds! By purchasing from our shop you’re helping support and fund our vital conservation work across the country.

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