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Bird Detectives

Our junior members magazine

Bird Detectives

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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