Our twice-yearly junior magazine, Bird Detectives, is packed full of fun and information for young birdwatchers including:
Competitions
Events
Species Features
Photo Galleries
Interviews with young birders
Activities
In the current issue
The Painted Lady butterfly: just how do these amazing insects migrate from Africa to Ireland and back again? Cóilín MacLochlainn investigates.
Swifts: Ricky Whelan takes a look at these remarkable birds, which spend more time in flight than any other creature on Earth!
Bird Migration: Daniel Connaghan delves into one of the most amazing phenomena in the natural world.
Colour Bingo: Niamh Fitzgerald introduces a fun nature-based game for all the family.
A special pull-out centre-page poster featuring birds that can be found in Irish reedbeds.
A special feature on how you can make windows as safe as possible for birds.
Working with Wildlife: Amy Lewis talks to people who have dedicated their lives to wildlife conservation, giving you an inside look at the important work they do.
Competitions with some fantastic prizes up for grabs!
Bird Detectives 29 Summer 2025
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