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
Tag: Red kite
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
The 2024 Red Kite cohort start exploring
Thanks to additional funding received from the Environment Fund from Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) the Hawk-Eyes project continued to deploy satellite tags on some of our most persecuted species in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in 2024. Focus this year has been on Red Kites in particular. Juvenile Red Kite 'Green H6' … Continue reading The 2024 Red Kite cohort start exploring
Police appeal for information as Rare ‘White’ Kite shot in Co. Down
Police are appealing for information after the shooting of a protected Red Kite outside Mayobridge, Co. Down, in April 2024.
Eyes to the Skies
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
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.
Hawk-Eyes 