As we enter the breeding season we ask that you keep a special watch out for birds of prey showing breeding behaviour. Signs to look out for, that may mean birds are nesting nearby, are calling, carrying sticks, mobbing crows and other raptors, displaying (loop-the-loop and diving from great height) and carrying food. You can … Continue reading Eyes to the Skies
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Be Wildlife Crime Aware – The Disturbance of Nesting Birds
Be wildlife crime aware - the disturbance of nesting birds
An update on ‘9G’
Red kite '9G' (see here) has decided once again to leave Northern Ireland and has arrived back in south Wicklow. Many red kites are thinking about laying around this time so it's looking like 9G wont be settling down any time soon!
Time to settle down?
Nature is full of surprises. One Red Kite, 9G, has amazed researchers with her extensive travels from Co. Down to Co. Wicklow, crossing borders and visiting multiple counties. As she enters her second year, the big question remains: where will she settle?
An update on ‘The Wanderer’
An update on satellite-tracked Red kite 'The Wanderer'.
An update on Kevin
An update on satellite-tagged red kite 'Kevin', monitored as part of the Hawk-Eyes Project using GPS tracking to monitor birds of prey. #WatchoutforWildlifeCrime
Introducing ‘Kevin’
Introducing Kevin, the first of the Hawk-Eyes red kites to be named. A quick update on Kevin's movements in the last few weeks.
Guest Blog: The central role of the PSNI Wildlife Liaison Officer
Guest Blog: The central role of the PSNI Wildlife Liaison Officer in combatting Wildlife Crime in Northern Ireland
Guest Blog: Keeping Tabs (and Tags) on our Brilliant Birds of Prey
Guest Blog: Keeping tabs (and tags) on our brilliant birds of prey
Satellite tagged hen harrier found poisoned with carbofuran in Ireland
Satellite tagged juvenile hen harrier from Isle of Man found dead in Co. Meath, confirmed poisoned with banned pesticide carbofuran
