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Wings

BirdWatch Ireland’s magazine for members, Wings, is published three times a year and is packed full of news and information including regular features such as:

  • Latest News
  • Site Guides
  • Species Features
  • Photo Galleries
  • Events and Branch Information
  • Reviews
  • Rare Bird News

In the current issue

  • Sparkbirds: we ask people to tell us about the bird that first sparked their interest in wild birds and nature.
  • Spring Diary: Dick Coombes highlights some of the key birds to watch out for over the coming months.
  • Curlew Custodians: as the Curlew EIP project comes to an end, we speak to participants and discuss what has been achieved and learned.
  • Corncrakes in the past: Jim Fox uncovers reports of astonishingly high numbers of these now-rare birds between 1888 and 1942.
  • Ireland’s Grey Geese: a beginners’ guide to some of Ireland’s most iconic wintering waterfowl, by Niall Hatch.
  • Barn Owl Conservation Appeal: we bring you an update on the work to save this amazing species, being made possible by the generosity of our members and supporters.
  • Forest management and the risks to breeding birds: John Lusby discusses how forestry practices can impact rare breeding species, such as Hen Harrier and Merlin.
  • Birds of prey, a John Carey photo gallery.
  • People power: shining the spotlight on some of BirdWatch Ireland’s amazing volunteers.
  • Gardening for wildlife: Amy Lewis on sowing the seeds for a nature-friendly garden.
  • BirdWatch Ireland Membership Survey: we need your feedback.
  • Updates on our Fair Seas and Marine Protected Areas work.
  • Ainmneacha Éanlaith Éireann: our regular Irish-language column about the origins of Irish bird names, by Fearghas MacLochlainn.
  • Branching Out: our regular round-up of the activities of BirdWatch Ireland’s volunteer-led branches around the country.
  • The Alder: Eddie Hellewell’s ode to his favourite tree.
  • Stephen McAvoy on the Rare Bird News from last autumn
  • September magic: just why did so many North American songbirds turn up in Ireland last September? Stephen McAvoy explains.
  • We review the new edition of the Collins Bird Guide, the most hotly anticipated field guide of the year.
  • Win a copy of Irish Birds by David Cabot in our crossword competition.
  • Plus lots, lots more!

Wings – Number 110 – Spring 2024

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