Organisations and sites

Ireland

Including all of Ireland.

General links of interest for this whole area

BirdsIreland.com
This is the website of the Birds of Ireland News Service, and includes a monthly sightings report, Irish list and features.

Birdwatch Ireland
BirdWatch Ireland is the largest and most active voluntary conservation organisation in Ireland. Established in 1968, they have over 5000 active members and more than 20 branches nationwide. Their primary interest is the conservation of wild birds and their habitats in Ireland, and they manage nature reserves. This site gives news of projects, and a rarity report, as well information for members. Also included is an excellent section on migration.

Irish Bird Network (IBN-L)
Join or leave the IBN-L e-mail discussion list, or access its' searchable archives back to March 1997.

IrishBirding.com
Run by Irish Birding Services, this is a new venture specialising in birds and birdwatching in Ireland. It aims to provide something for everyone whether you're a newcomer to the scene or a veteran twitcher, with rare bird and conservation news, features and images.

Irish Birdwatching Page
This was a useful list of links on the subject , but is mostly out of date now.

Nature Ireland
A useful list of links for wildlife, envirnomental and conservation groups in Ireland.

photobirdireland.com
We hope to build up a collection of good photos of the birds of Ireland as a resource for students or indeed anyone who needs help identifying birds they have seen out and about.

Links of interest for specific parts of this area

Birds in Kerry
From the Kerry Gems website, this page gives some background for visitors to County Kerry on what they can expect to see and where to see it.

Birdwatch Ireland (South Dublin branch)
The South Dublin Branch of BirdWatch Ireland, the national NGO bird conservation group, caters for over 1000 members in the south Dublin area. The branch organizes frequent meetings, slide shows, local and coach field trips and its members are active in many local and national conservation projects.
This website has details of branch trips and surveys, plus a useful guide to some East coast sites.

Birdwatch Ireland (Tolka branch)
BirdWatch Ireland is the Irish partner of BirdLife International. It has a number of nature reserves throughout the Republic of Ireland, and undertakes surveys and research to increase the knowledge of Irish birds and to establish a sound basis for conservation. The organisation has a regional branch network which provides a range of educational, recreational and conservation activity programmes. Tolka Branch are on the north side of Dublin City, covering the postal districts through which the River Tolka flows.

Birdwatching around Clonakilty Bay
Birdwatching in Clonakilty Bay in County Cork can include lakes, estuaries, lagoons, dunes and sea watching. This page outlines what you can expect see where and when.

Birdwatching in Northern Ireland (from N. I. Tourist Board)
An excellent guide to sites in all parts of Northern Island, with location information and an outline of what visitors can expect to see.

Birdwatching sites in County Clare
Sadly just a list with no details at all, but it may be helpful if you don't know the area.

Cape Clear Island
Ireland's southernmost inhabited island, 3 miles long by 1 mile wide, lies 8 miles off the coast of West Cork and this site gives information about the island and its' bird observatory.

Castle Espie WWT
On the shores of Strangford Lough, this centre is famous for its wintering waders and wildfowl.

The Golden Eagle Project
A five-year project aims to re-introduce golden eagles to Donegal, Ireland, where they became extinct in 1910.

Rathlin Island RSPB, County Antrim - West Light Viewpoint
The RSPB manages a stretch of basalt cliffs along the island�s north coast where Northern Ireland�s largest seabird colony breeds. Visitors can get magnificent views of the seabirds from the West Light Viewpoint.

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