Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group Petition to Ban Possession of Dangerous Pesticides supported by 50,000 people!

The NIRSG held a Raptor Conference last weekend which provided incredible insights into a range of topics locally and globally. Many of the talks raised a consistent theme of targeted persecution of birds of prey. Not least among these was the on-going issue in Northern Ireland of the Possession of Dangerous pesticides. The NIRSG highlighted … Continue reading Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group Petition to Ban Possession of Dangerous Pesticides supported by 50,000 people! →

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 →

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.

Be Wildlife Crime Aware – The Disturbance of Nesting Birds

Be wildlife crime aware - the disturbance of nesting birds

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