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NIRSG

@nirsg

The Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group is an NGO made up of volunteers dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey in Northern Ireland.

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“Your chances of seeing an Osprey flying over are now greater than at any time in living memory. Not only is this book well constructed and engagingly written, but it is also very timely” Thanks Keith Betton for your review of The Osprey in British Wildlife Mag britishwildlife.com/article/articl…

National Parks and Wildlife Service (@npwsireland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 Nesting season is a critical time for birds and wildlife as they prepare to breed. "By protecting our hedgerows, you can ensure that our most precious birds and wildlife are protected at a time when they are most vulnerable." Christopher O’Sullivan TD

📢 Nesting season is a critical time for birds and wildlife as they prepare to breed. 

"By protecting our hedgerows, you can ensure that our most precious birds and wildlife are protected at a time when they are most vulnerable."  <a href="/COSullivanTD/">Christopher O’Sullivan TD</a>
Raptor Persecution UK (@raptorpersuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

50,000 people support the NIRSG petition to ban possession of dangerous, raptor-killing pesticides. Well done to everyone involved! raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/03/03/500…

50,000 people support the <a href="/nirsg/">NIRSG</a> petition to ban possession of dangerous, raptor-killing pesticides.

Well done to everyone involved!

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/03/03/500…
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50,000 people agree, enough is enough Andrew Muir MLA .It’s time to fulfil Article 15B of the Wildlife (NI) Order and complete the list of banned prescribed ingredients. Give our wildlife a fighting chance against persecution. nirsg.com/50000-people-s…

guy shorrock (@guyshorrock) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This was a startling day at work in a former life - full story here community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/inve… and video of the unfolding events youtu.be/0-bkVURvGkQ?fe… RSPB RSPB Birders

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OPERATION EASTER: 28 years of stopping egg thieves. Press release from National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU). raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/04/17/ope…

OPERATION EASTER: 28 years of stopping egg thieves.

Press release from National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU).

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/04/17/ope…
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Ban driven grouse shooting petition passes 100,000 signatures & is now eligible for a Westminster debate. Very well done & thank you to everyone who supported this campaign 👏🙏🎉 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/04/20/ban…

Ban driven grouse shooting petition passes 100,000 signatures &amp; is now eligible for a Westminster debate.

Very well done &amp; thank you to everyone who supported this campaign 👏🙏🎉

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/04/20/ban…
CEDaR (@cedar__ni) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Big news! We're launching a children’s training course this weekend!🚸 CEDaR has organised a children’s Raptors ID training course with NI Raptor Study Group & NI School of Falconry on Saturday, May 3rd from 11am-3pm at Ulster Folk Museum 🪶🦅Tickets (limited): shorturl.at/rkokX

Big news! We're launching a children’s training course this weekend!🚸
CEDaR has organised a children’s Raptors ID training course with NI Raptor Study Group &amp; NI School of Falconry on Saturday, May 3rd from 11am-3pm at <a href="/ufm_cultra/">Ulster Folk Museum</a> 🪶🦅Tickets (limited): shorturl.at/rkokX
NIRSG (@nirsg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re just big kids who have never stopped collecting lists and asking questions, so we’re delighted to join CEDaR to share our love for birds of prey with children in NI, the wildlife recorders of the future 🦅

Raptor Persecution UK (@raptorpersuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Police Air Support Unit joins fight against illegal targeting of Peregrines in Northern Ireland. Press release from PSNI ⬇️⬇️ raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/05/05/pol…

Police Air Support Unit joins fight against illegal targeting of Peregrines in Northern Ireland.

Press release from PSNI ⬇️⬇️

raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/05/05/pol…
CEDaR (@cedar__ni) 's Twitter Profile Photo

March 29, CEDaR organised a Raptor Training Course for adults at Portmore Lough 🦅A sold out course led by Dr. Eimear Rooney & Alan Ferguson from NIRSG We talked about IDing raptors, wildlife persecution & protection measures, habitat preference & recording/surveying raptors🔎🌳

March 29, CEDaR organised a Raptor Training Course for adults at Portmore Lough 🦅A sold out course led by Dr. Eimear Rooney &amp; Alan Ferguson from <a href="/nirsg/">NIRSG</a> We talked about IDing raptors, wildlife persecution &amp; protection measures, habitat preference &amp; recording/surveying raptors🔎🌳
Wild Justice (@wildjustice_org) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The government are consulting on proposed changes to the regulations around burning heather and grass. We know this isn't good for us, or good for the environment. Please respond: we've written a handy guide here ▶️ wildjustice.org.uk/general/please…

The government are consulting on proposed changes to the regulations around burning heather and grass.

We know this isn't good for us, or good for the environment.

Please respond: we've written a handy guide here ▶️ wildjustice.org.uk/general/please…
Raptor Persecution UK (@raptorpersuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Two hen harriers vanish from RSPB's Geltsdale Reserve - suspected illegally killed on surrounding grouse moors. RSPB staff providing food at nest in desperate attempt to save chicks. Press release ⬇️ raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/05/20/two…

Two hen harriers vanish from RSPB's Geltsdale Reserve - suspected illegally killed on surrounding grouse moors.

RSPB staff providing food at nest in desperate attempt to save chicks.

Press release ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/05/20/two…
NIRSG (@nirsg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Red Kites are on the move in May! These 4 juvenile birds are usually found in the two main 'core' areas in counties Down and Wicklow, but this month these youngsters have made the most of the good weather and gone exploring! Find out more at wildlifecrimeni-hawkeyes.com

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Davy McCracken Also need to consider hill drains. I was astounded at the benefits Cora Cooper explained from peatland restoration (KMs of drain blocking) & fencing on blackloss at Tardoes farm. That story is undertold & lessons are being missed. nature.scot/doc/peatland-a… fwi.co.uk/events/awards/…