As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Wednesday 14 June 2017

Donegal people asked to report sightings of rare bird as part of conservation project

10:51 Thursday 25th of May 2017


Donegal people are being asked to report sightings of rare bird as part of an important conservation project.

The Curlew is one of Ireland’s most threatened birds and the public are being encouraged to report sightings to the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The Curlew is one of Ireland’s most threatened birds and the Agri-Ecology Unit of the Department for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs is pioneering efforts at protecting them through the Curlew Conservation Programme.

“The Curlew is an iconic bird in rural Ireland. Many people who grew up in the countryside will remember hearing the cry of the Curlew during summertime, whether in the fields or in the bogs," said Minister Heather Humphreys.

"I am very committed to my Department’s Curlew Conservation Programme, through which my officials are engaging in a positive way with landowners to help the Curlew remain a sight and a sound in the Irish summer. As part of this work I would encourage members of the public to get in touch with the NPWS if you see any Curlews in your local area this summer.”

Lead on the project, Dr. Barry O’Donoghue, explained that the programme is comprised of two main elements; “doing, and learning by doing.”

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