Ring Ouzel is on the verge of extinction as a breeding species in Ireland, according to a recently published paper:

Ring Ouzel on the verge of extinction in Ireland

A dedicated survey in 2021 produced only a handful of confirmed breeding records of Ring Ouzel in Ireland, leaving the species facing imminent extinction there.

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Joy as Irish bird feared gone forever returns to Cork

Return of the corncrake gives hope for other native species

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This Otter has been feasting on White-clawed Crayfish, hence the spraint being orange and full of crunchy bits as opposed to the usual black. #Otter #NatureConservation #Wildlife

Celebrate #nationalmarineweek with us by looking out for sea life. This month the Dive NI Species Spotlight is on jellyfish! Interested in all-things diving in Northern Ireland? Head over to our Dive NI website & Facebook page. dive-ni.org

You took the elevator down. This 1.2cm copepod descended 3000m into the abyss - equivalent to swimming 549km - then slept through winter on stored fat, perfectly timed to wake when spring's food appeared. That's not survival. That's strategy. #IncredibleJourneys #MarineWeek #CPRSurvey

New book purchase. Disgraceful self-indulgence.

An ambitious new five-year strategy to reverse the decline of Ireland's pollinating insects and create a landscape where bees and other pollinators can find food and shelter every 200 metres has been launched at the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin

Appeal to public to restore habitats to help pollinators

An ambitious new five-year strategy to reverse the decline of Ireland's pollinating insects and create a landscape where bees and other pollinators can find food and shelter every 200 metres has been ...

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Plagiochila carringtonii found in the sléibhte Mhám Toirce (Maamturks) at numerous locations yesterday on a Wild Atlantic Nature survey with @timoceallaigh.bsky.social + Adelanthus lindenbergianus's now 2nd site in same Mt. range Go raibh míle maith ag @nimbosaecology.bsky.social for verifying

🐙 ICES ASC 2026 marine-themed craft pop-up shop! Swap or sell your sea-themed creations - knitwear, crochet, jewellery, clothing, paintings, sculptures, or toys. All proceeds will go to the local sea rescue charity, SNSM (Societe Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer). 📆ASC poster session, 16 September

📢 We're hiring! Are you looking to build a long‑term career in procurement? Or exploring your career options and drawn to working for an environmental-oriented organisation like ours? We’re delighted to offer a Procurement Officer apprenticeship! Apply here: tinyurl.com/558hj86m

Well, this isn't a good sign. #NatureConservation #ClimateChange #Phenology #HumpbackWhales extra.ie/2026/06/28/n...

Humpback whales are rewriting the calendar in Irish waters

New academic research has revealed that humpback whales are visiting Ireland earlier each year in correlation with rising ocean temperatures.

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Sadly, crayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci) has now been recorded from the Camac River, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin. A reminder from Minister O'Sullivan that we should all check, clean and dry equipment and PPE before and after entering a waterbody. #NatureConservation www.npws.ie/news/ministe...

We’re Hiring an Administration & Operations Assistant. If you want to use your skills to make a difference for nature why not apply to join our team. Apply here > iwt.ie/administrati...

Protecting nature starts with understanding it, including the parts we rarely see! #WorldEnvironmentDay Ireland’s hidden freshwater habitats hold unique biodiversity, often unnoticed. New research is helping reveal what’s been overlooked, watch this webinar 👇 freshwaterscience.ie/2026/06/03/w...

Inland Fisheries Ireland has estimated that more than 20,000 fish have been killed on the River Glyde in Co Louth, believed to have been caused by an agricultural discharge

20,000 fish estimated to have been killed on Louth river

Inland Fisheries Ireland has estimated that more than 20,000 fish have been killed on the River Glyde in Co Louth.

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One of three rare opportunities to work on natural history collections with a great team at National Museums Northern Ireland. Curator for vertebrates, closing 21 June, £37,694 to £38,990 per annum #museumjobs #curator #vertebrates #zoology ce0568li.webitrent.com/ce0568li_web...

'EU taking Ireland to court over alleged lack of peat cutting enforcement' - @rte.ie #NatureConservation #TurfCutting #Peatlands www.rte.ie/news/europe/...

EU taking Ireland to court over peat cutting enforcement

The European Commission has taken Ireland to Europe's highest court over the alleged lack of enforcement of EU rules when it comes to peat cutting.

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Is there a hedgehog in your neighbourhood? Take part in the nationwide hedgehog count from the 8th-15th June 2026. #NatureConservation #CitizenScience #Hedgehog #Ireland www.rte.ie/news/connach...

Call for public to assist in nationwide hedgehog count

Hedgehog Conservation Ireland and researchers at University of Galway and Oxford are calling on people to take part in the inaugural Great Big All-Ireland Hedgehog Count.

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This Biological Recording Company (@biologicalrecording.co.uk) talk last week, about riverflies in Ireland, was fascinating. Definitely worth a watch if you're interested in learning more about the diversity of riverflies and their habitats. 💧 biologicalrecording.co.uk/2026/05/28/u...

Underexplored Freshwater Habitats in Ireland: Case Studies Using Riverflies

Ireland’s freshwater landscape encompasses over 12,000 lakes and extensive river networks, primarily shaped by Pleistocene glaciation. Standard aquatic surveys consistently target riffle zone…

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🌍 Call for Nominations! Experts are needed to participate in a workshop to support development of a proposal for future work of IPBES. 🏡🧪 🗓️21 June 🔗Details on the nomination process: https://www.ipbes.net/notification/expert-workshop-future-work

Ecologists wanted by Irish national agency for wildlife. For initiation, development, management and monitoring of new and existing surveys and other work relating to habitats, species, designated sites and their protection and other related matters #ecology #jobs publicjobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/...

'Herefordshire river will take decades to recover from 'vandalism'' - BBC #NatureConservation #Rivers www.bbc.com/news/article...

Herefordshire river will take decades to recover from 'vandalism'

An ecologist says it'll take a generation for the River Lugg in Herefordshire to recover from damage done by farmer John Price

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🌿 Show us your pond 🌿 PondWatch is back! Whether you’ve just created a pond, are building one, or have wildlife sightings from an established pond, we’d love to hear from you. Share your photos & stories with us! british-dragonflies.org.uk/get-involved... #PondWatch #Dragonflies #WildlifeGarden

Good news from England where authorities have finally seen sense and ended the pointless culling of badgers. In Ireland on it goes, killing thousands of badgers and costing taxpayers a ball breaking €157 million thus year alone. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Badger cull ends in England as licence will not be renewed, Defra says

Defra confirms permission to use an active culling licence will not be given, ending the practice.

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'Minister O’Sullivan marks National Biodiversity Week with a €3m announcement for local nature projects' - @npwsireland.bsky.social #NatureConservation #NationalBiodiversityWeek www.npws.ie/news/ministe...

Many built before regulations on disposal of hazardous waste, unlined, unfiltered, for the most part we don't know where they are or what's in them. Leachate from those sites that have been tested can contain pollutants including mercury + arsenic. share.google/34DUdOMwd2xo...

UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies

Exclusive: Rising flood risks driven by climate change could release toxic waste from ageing sites – posing threats to ecosystems

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Last chance to apply to be our Biological Data Manager! Visit www.bto.org/jobs to submit your application! 📆 Full time, Permanent 📝 £32,952 per annum 📍 HQ in Thetford, Norfolk (hybrid role) Deadline for applications: Sunday 17 May #Ornithology

Only four days left until call for proposals closes ⏰ Submit your ideas for a workshop or a thematic session by 15 May and be in the chance to discuss the ideas that matter at our Annual Meeting.  Apply now 👇 https://f.mtr.cool/hmjlhxhqbg