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Irish Garden Bird Survey
Help us by counting your garden birds this winter
Hen Harrier Appeal
Help us to save Ireland's skydancer by supporting our appeal
In Your Nature Podcast
The In Your Nature Podcast brings you conversations about birds & wildlife, wild places, the work of BirdWatch Ireland and wildlife conservationists.
Disturbance to waterbirds
Learn more about the impact of disturbance on waterbirds and why it matters.
Welcome to BirdWatch Ireland, the largest independent conservation organisation in Ireland. Established in 1968, we currently have over 15,000 members and supporters and a local network of over 30 branches nationwide.
Irish Garden Bird Survey
The survey will start again from Monday 25th November 2024, and we need your help again to find out how Ireland’s garden birds fare through the cold winter months. The survey is very easy to do, doesn’t require much time, and is a great way to get familiar with the species and behaviours of the birds in your garden. Most importantly, it provides us with really useful information for our monitoring and conservation work!
Our work matters
We are the largest independent conservation organisation in Ireland. The primary objective of BirdWatch Ireland is the protection of wild birds and their habitats in Ireland. In order to fulfil this objective we undertake a wide variety of work:
Species & Habitat Conservation
BirdWatch Ireland is committed to supporting the conservation of Ireland’s birds and their habitats.
Advocacy & Policy
We work to influence others who have the ability and power to protect and enhance the living world.
Research & Surveys
Learn about the science behind our work and get involved in bird surveying.
Fun & Learning
Here you will find teacher training materials and fun activities for children.
Reserves
Find out about our national network of nature reserves, when to visit and what you could see.
Cape Clear Bird Observatory
Learn about the important work that goes on at one of the best places to watch seabird migration in Europe.
Discover Ireland’s Birds
In Ireland we have around 200 ‘regularly occurring’ bird species, some of which are here all year round and others that migrate to spend part of the year here. Of those migratory species, some come here for the summer to nest and other comes here to spend the winter. If we include rare ‘vagrant’ species, then over 450 bird species have been recorded in Ireland.
Garden Birds
What to do if you find a baby bird or injured bird
List of Ireland’s Birds
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Our News and Events
CEO of BirdWatch Ireland Linda Lennon is one of six members who has been appointed to a new Advisory Committee for Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan. Announced on Thursday by Minister…
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************************************* Saturday 22nd February 2025 ******************************* Our Clare branch invite you to join them for an outing to Lake Inchiquin, Lake Atedaun and Lake Muckanagh. Lots of ducks and waders…
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Visit our shop to for all of your bird care needs, including feeders, birdfood and nestboxes, as well as a wide variety of books, optical equipment including binoculars and telescopes, and even a range of t-shirts featuring your favourite Irish birds! By purchasing from our shop you’re helping support and fund our vital conservation work across the country.