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Opinion: the birds are singing a different tune to some politicians
Pat O'Toole
While some would have hedge-cutting contractors believe there should be an extension for hedge trimming into March and August, the birds are whistling a different message for Pat O'Toole.
6 March 2024 News
Bird numbers down due to loss of winter stubbles
John Lusby of BirdWatch Ireland says that new rules in agriculture are not well thought out. Farmland birds are one of the latest casualties.
9 February 2024 News
BirdWatch Ireland concerned actions on hen harrier plan too vague
BirdWatch Ireland said the draft plan does not reflect the gravity of the current situation with regard to the bird and that its actions are too vague.
Letter regarding the effects of stubble cultivation
"The population of yellowhammers in our area has decreased dramatically" - Leann Buttimer
31 January 2024 Letters
Renewables: what is being built in your area?
The rollout of Ireland’s new decentralised energy system continues at pace, with a flurry of planning applications submitted over the past month. Stephen Robb reports
17 January 2024 Renewables
Call for rethink on stubble cultivation rules
BirdWatch Ireland has called on the Government to rethink its requirement for stubble cultivation as it provides an important habitat for endangered birds.
10 January 2024 News
Birdwatch Ireland 'concerned and disappointed' over ACRES payment delays
This delay places farmers under financial pressure, especially where there have been cost outlays and farmers are now left covering these costs until 2024, the organisation said.
18 December 2023 News