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Tolka Branch of Birdwatch Ireland. Monthly birdwatching outings on Saturdays and monthy talks on Wednesday evenings in the Botanic Gardens auditorium in Glasnevin, Dublin.

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20.02.2026 22:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sat 21st Feb 2026 Tolka Branch BWI monthly outing is to Dundalk & along the coast to Clogherhead. Meeting at the Spirit Store, Dundalk Port at 10.00 AM.Β  Birds we hope to see include Spotted Redshank, Ruff & many other waders & wildfowl. #irishbirding #birds #birdwatch @birdwatchireland.bsky.social

18.02.2026 04:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Hi All, Polluters and their political allies are quietly weakening laws that protect our drinking water, nature, and health. It's affecting all 450 million of us in Europe. Only takes a minute to sign if you're interested. #HandsOffNature
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20.02.2026 08:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sat 21st Feb 2026 Tolka Branch BWI monthly outing is to Dundalk & along the coast to Clogherhead. Meeting at the Spirit Store, Dundalk Port at 10.00 AM.Β  Birds we hope to see include Spotted Redshank, Ruff & many other waders & wildfowl. #irishbirding #birds #birdwatch @birdwatchireland.bsky.social

18.02.2026 04:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The petrol station on Old Cabra Rd has been in breach of planning for 6 yrs & then has the neck to use planning laws to delay delivery of bus & bike lanes needed in Cabra. Locals have had enough. Protest for safer streets on Saturday @dublincycling.bsky.social @ibike.ie @dublincommuters.bsky.social

17.02.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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TOLKA BRANCH Birdwatch Ireland - Monthly Talk on Wed. 18th Feb. 2026 @ 7:45PM in the Botanic Gardens Teagasc Building in Glasnevin, Dublin is "Swifts" by Tara Adcock. The car park will be open & free. #irishbirding #birds @birdwatchireland.bsky.social @naturenymph.bsky.social @fingal.ie

17.02.2026 09:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Tolka Branch BWI talk this evening 21st Jan 2026 is "What Does DNA tell us about Birds" by Des Higgins at 7:45 PM in Room 3, Teagasc Building in the Botanic Gardens, Dublin. Car park will be open and is free. @tolkabranchbwi.bsky.social @birdwatchireland.bsky.social @deshiggins.bsky.social

21.01.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Tolka Branch BWI outing on Sat 24th May 2025 is to Lough Boora Discovery Park and surrounds in Co. Offaly, meeting in the main car park in Lough Boora Discovery Park at 10:00 AM see maps.app.goo.gl/6QTnQo48xVA3.... #IrishBirding #Birds

20.05.2025 21:28 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TOLKA BRANCH BWI Monthly Talk on Wed. 21st. May 2025 in the Botanic Gardens Auditorium in Glasnevin, Dublin is "On the Road: Wildlife Photography Tips" by Mark Carmody, starting at 7:45PM sharp. Car park free & open at 7.30PM.

20.05.2025 21:13 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Due to Orange weather warnings, the outing to East Coast Nature Reserve (ECNR) & Kilcoole in Co. Wicklow is rescheduled to next Sat 26th April 2025, meeting at 10 AM at the entrance to the ECNR. @BirdWatchIE @BWIFingal @BirdwatchDublin We hope to see summer migrants & a mix of woodland & sea birds.

18.04.2025 20:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Due to Orange weather warnings, the outing to East Coast Nature Reserve (ECNR) & Kilcoole in Co. Wicklow is rescheduled to next Sat 26th April 2025, meeting at 10 AM at the entrance to the ECNR. @BirdWatchIE @BWIFingal @BirdwatchDublin We hope to see summer migrants & a mix of woodland & sea birds.

18.04.2025 20:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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TOLKA BRANCH BWI Monthly Talk in the Botanic Gardens Auditorium in Glasnevin, Dublin is TALES OF RARE BIRD FINDS BY THE LIFE OF AN IRISH BIRDER, Cian Cardiff, about rare birds found in Ireland is on Wed. 16th Apr. 2025 at 7:45PM sharp. Car park free & open at 7.30PM.

05.04.2025 21:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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TOLKA BRANCH BWI Monthly Talk in the Botanic Gardens Auditorium in Glasnevin, Dublin is TALES OF RARE BIRD FINDS BY THE LIFE OF AN IRISH BIRDER, Cian Cardiff, about rare birds found in Ireland is on Wed. 16th Apr. 2025 at 7:45PM sharp. Car park free & open at 7.30PM.

05.04.2025 21:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Sat 22nd March 2025 outing is to Turvey Nature Reserve and Rogerstown Estuary, meeting at 10:00 AM in Turvey Nature Reserve car park. @BirdWatchIE @BWIFingal @BirdwatchDublin

22.03.2025 05:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sat 22nd March 2025 outing is to Turvey Nature Reserve and Rogerstown Estuary, meeting at 10:00 AM in Turvey Nature Reserve car park. @BirdWatchIE @BWIFingal @BirdwatchDublin

22.03.2025 05:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On Sat 29th March 2025 there is an extra outing to the new Tolka Estuary Greenway, meeting at 9:00 AM. at the Wind Sail Sculpture (by architect Eamonn O'Doherty) in Clontarf at the junction of Clontarf Road & Alfie Byrne Road.
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22.03.2025 05:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
View of Castletown River, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland from the Spirit Store, Dundalk.

View of Castletown River, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland from the Spirit Store, Dundalk.

Sat 22nd Feb 2025 outing is to Dundalk Port, Carlingford, & along the coast to Clogherhead. Meeting at the Spirit Store, Dundalk Port at 10.00 AM. & fingers crossed for the weather. Birds we hope to see include Spotted Redshank and Ruff, with many other waders.

21.02.2025 04:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
View of Castletown River, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland from the Spirit Store, Dundalk.

View of Castletown River, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland from the Spirit Store, Dundalk.

Sat 22nd Feb 2025 outing is to Dundalk Port, Carlingford, & along the coast to Clogherhead. Meeting at the Spirit Store, Dundalk Port at 10.00 AM. & fingers crossed for the weather. Birds we hope to see include Spotted Redshank and Ruff, with many other waders.

21.02.2025 04:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TOLKA BRANCH BWI Monthly Presentation in the Botanic Gardens Auditorium in Glasnevin, Dublin is BIRDWATCHING IN GEORGIA by Rosena McShane about #birds seen in the snowy Georgian Caucasus Mountains & near Azerbaijan border on Wed. 19th Feb. 2025 at 19:45/7:45PM sharp. Doors & car park open at 7.30PM.

06.02.2025 10:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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An Eider duck pictured today at Wild Derrynane . Red listed in Ireland and of Conservation concern over their range. Txs to Ed Carty for the ID.

#birdsofinstagram #birdwatchireland #wildatlanticway #wildatlanticwaykerry #discoverkerry #discoverireland

05.02.2025 19:55 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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TOLKA BRANCH BWI Monthly Talk/Presentation in the Botanic Gardens Auditorium in Glasnevin, Dublin is the LITTLE TERN PROJECT ON PORTRANE BEACH by Tom Kavanagh on Wed. 15th January 2025 at 19:45/7:45PM sharp and doors & car park open at 7.30PM. Photo used under licence from NPWS.

05.01.2025 20:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TOLKA BRANCH BWI Monthly Outing on Saturday 18th January 2025 to Skerries and surrounding coastline, meeting at 10AM in the Red Island car park, from which we will walk and drive, birdwatching along the way. We hope to see a mix of seabirds from diving birds to waders, ducks, geese and gulls...

04.01.2025 08:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Devastating Bird Flu impacts on Irish seabirds revealed in new study - BirdWatch Ireland A new study has revealed the devastating toll of the 2023 bird flu outbreak on Ireland’s tern species at their most important colonies.

An overview of the impact of HPAI H5N1 on the breeding Terns on the east coast of ROI in 2023 and 2024. Full case study published in #BirdStudy

In short, very bad for Common Terns, bad for Arctics and Sandwich, surprisingly minimal impact on Roseates overall.

birdwatchireland.ie/devastating-...

18.11.2024 16:22 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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It only took 8 years for govt to put in place a landscape scale programme dedicated to saving Curlew though BirdWatch Ireland has been flagging for so long that this species is on the brink. Hopefully it’s not too little too late. Forestry needs to stay away frm areas impt for Curlew & other waders.

17.12.2024 20:42 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0