🧵#Facemasks: The mandatory requirement to wear masks has been removed, however public health advises that masks should continue to be worn in certain settings: 🔵in healthcare settings 🔵on public transport 🔵in crowded indoor settings #LayerUp | gov.ie/health

Wearing a #facemask is still advised on public transport and in healthcare settings. Individuals who are vulnerable to #COVID19 are advised to be aware of the risk associated with activities they may choose to engage in and to wear a face mask to enhance protection. #ForUsAll

Good growth strike on the recently replanted #wildflower areas 🤔🤞 #Kildare #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bees

Much welcome dialogue for discussion on the subject of #DogWalkers disturbing ground #NestingBirds and their #habitats Birdwatch courtesy of Lucy McRobert #DogOwners please observe! #NPWS BirdWatch Ireland

Just a few days to go!! Join me at 7pm on Thursday 9th at the Copper Tree Gallery Birr Castle Demesne for the launch of my new book Portal ❤️ All are Welcome!!!! Community Wetlands Forum International Peatland Society Mooney Goes Wild Malcolm Noonan Pippa Hackett Currach Books Peatlands Gathering Catherine (Farrell) Wilkie Norah Casey

Tonight on "Mooney Goes Wild" (RTE Radio One 10pm), I chat with Ricky Whelan 🌍 in Mountmellick about the unveiling of a mural there on Friday night (Culture Night). The mural will help to make the public more aware of the plight of our swifts. The artist is James Kirwin. Mooney Goes Wild

The #IrishGardenBirdSurvey returns at the end of this month, but a lot of people have been in touch to say they have no birds in their garden! It's nothing to be worried about - find out why below... birdwatchireland.ie/where-have-all…

Lapwing @ Enfield, Co Meath #Lapwing #Enfield #LocalBigYear #PatchBirding #ScarceBirds #BirdWatch #Birds #Meath

#Lapwing at rest at #Kilmore #RoyalCanalAquaduct #Meath #GreenWayKilmore #LocalBigYear #ScarceBirds #BirdwatchMeath

#GreyHeron at #KilmoreGreenway #Enfield #Meath #BirdwatchMeath #Birds #RoyalCanalAquaduct #LocalBigYear

No two areas are the same when it comes to predation risk- especially for Corncrakes. We are interested to know what you think is the biggest species/group predation risk to threatened birds in Ireland. (Note: we know that habitat quality is key) Please RT for larger poll.

We are thrilled to have been included in the top 50 good news stories of 2022; we all need some good news. Nothing would be possible without the massive support from farmers and the local community. Here's to upward trends!

A special thanks to all birders who visited the country and contributed over the year and to the report! Your participation has been excellent and invaluable! 👍 band.us/band/81990195/… #irishbirding #irishrareandscarce #irishbirdnews

#Otter out for a evening splash on the #RiverSuir - King's Channel #Waterford

Litter, the curse of every country lane and gateway in Ireland. I've 'adopted' this stretch for me sins. Nearly everything dumped here is compostable. It would cost around €8-10 to bring this to recycling centre. Curious cattle came over to say hello.

A reminder if you're visiting the beach this summer that birds such as Ringed Plover, Oystercatcher, Little Terns nest on beaches all around our coast. Their eggs and chicks are *extremely* vulnerable to people, dogs, horses etc etc. Be wildlife-aware and give them a chance!

Lynda Huxley's work for Swift Conservation Ireland is incredible. facebook.com/commonswiftini… . A true Swift champion of the highest order!

The first Barn Owl tagged in Meath as part of our efforts to survey numbers in Meath. Thanks to Meath County Council for funding this project.

Wildflowers are starting to come into bloom in the garden now #Wildflowers #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Kildare #JohnstownBridge

Barn owl sighted close to a Barn Owl Nest Box we have on a site near Athboy, Co Meath #BarnOwlNestBoxes #BirdWatch #Meath #BarnOwls #Athboy