Orlagh, a red kite born in Co. Wicklow in 2023, made history by attempting to nest in Co. Carlow in 2025, a first in over 300 years. Tragically, she was found dead in March 2026 due to poisoning from an illegal pesticide. This incident highlights ongoing issues with wildlife poisoning and the need for public vigilance.
Tag: GPS tracking
Red Kite confirmed poisoned outside Newry
Police have confirmed that a Red Kite found in December on the Tullymore Road, close to the A1 between Newry and Banbridge, was poisoned. The bird of prey, only 8-months old, was part of a state of the art tracking project known as ‘Hawk-Eyes’. The movements of the bird were recorded using GPS-satellite technology and … Continue reading Red Kite confirmed poisoned outside Newry
Hawk Eyes Project Secures Major Grant to Protect Ireland’s Raptors
The Hawk Eyes project has received funding from The Heritage Council to track red kites and buzzards in Ireland using GPS satellite technology. This initiative will enhance conservation efforts by monitoring these birds' movements, habitat use, and threats while promoting public engagement and education on raptors in key regions.
Green 9H goes exploring
Hawk-Eyes Red Kite Green 9H fledged from a huge Monterey Pine tree at a nest site in Co. Down in late July 2024. It had one sibling (Green 9J), which wasn't fitted with a satellite transmitter. In mid-August Green 9H started exploring into Co. Armagh and south Co. Antrim and then in late August he … Continue reading Green 9H goes exploring
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!
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: Keeping Tabs (and Tags) on our Brilliant Birds of Prey
Guest Blog: Keeping tabs (and tags) on our brilliant birds of prey
Winter
An update on winter movements of some of the satellite tracked birds
