The new issue of Irish Birds. BirdWatch Irelands annual scientific journal, is out now.
Running to 188 pages it contains papers on the effects of fieldwork on Hen Harrier breeding success, the migratory behaviour of Jack Snipe, Sand Martin nesting activity, nocturnal roosting behaviour in Great Crested Grebes and the choice of roost sites by wintering waders in Dublin Bay, amongst a host of other topics.
Also included are the latest Irish Rare Bird Report, Irish Ringing Report and Rare Breeding Birds Report.
