Breeding Waders EIP Project

Breeding Waders EIP Project Co-funded by National Parks & Wildlife Service and Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Join us for a Dusk Wader & Wildlife WalkAn evening of nature, learning, and great company.Discover local wader species a...
17/06/2026

Join us for a Dusk Wader & Wildlife Walk
An evening of nature, learning, and great company.
Discover local wader species and hear how the Breeding Waders EIP is working to protect and restore their habitats. Learn about the impact of invasive American Mink and the work underway by the Midlands Mink Eradication programme to support vulnerable ground-nesting birds.
đź“Ť Location: Long Island, Clonown, Co. Roscommon
đź“… Date: Tuesday, 23rd June
🕢 Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
✨ Free event – but places are limited!
đź“ž Contact Annie on 086 881 6925 to book your place and receive meeting point details.
Come along and experience the magic of wildlife at dusk đź’š

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Irish Rural Link National Parks and Wildlife Service CAP Network Ireland UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Dublin Zoo Atlantic Technological University Fota Wildlife Park Michael Martyn Agri-Environment Biodiversity Ireland

12/06/2026

Chicks on the Ground – Please Take Care!

We are right in the middle of breeding season, and vulnerable chicks are now on the ground across our landscapes.

Wader chicks are precocial — meaning they can move and feed themselves almost
immediately after hatching. But their greatest defence is also their biggest risk: they are tiny, silent, and incredibly well camouflaged.
This makes them nearly invisible not only to predators… but to us.

The images below, captured by one of our experienced Project Officers during a survey, say more than words ever could. They highlight just how fragile and exposed these endangered chicks truly are.

As people out enjoying the outdoors, we all play a role in their survival.
👉Please:
• Stick to designated paths and roads
• Keep dogs on a lead in high nature areas
• Watch your step and be aware of your surroundings
• Keep a safe distance from wildlife
• Respect signage and avoid breeding areas

A small action from you can make a big difference.

Every chick counts. Let’s respect nature and give it the space it needs.💚

Comment below if you recognise the chick species...

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Irish Rural Link National Parks and Wildlife Service CAP Network Ireland UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Dublin Zoo Atlantic Technological University Fota Wildlife Park Leave No Trace Ireland

11/06/2026

We’re thrilled to share that the Breeding Waders EIP has recently been highlighted in not one, but two fantastic newsletters.

Our colleagues at the Irish Peatland Conservation Council have featured our work in their Spring 2026 Newsletter.
Across the water, WaderQuest UK have also showcased our efforts in their Spring
2026 edition.

A huge thank you to both organisations for recognising the extensive conservation
work taking place through the Breeding Waders EIP.

👉You can read both newsletters on our website:
www.breedingwaders.ie/resources

Be sure to follow and check out:
• Irish Peatland Conservation Council
• WaderQuest UK

Wader Quest
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Irish Rural Link National Parks and Wildlife Service CAP Network Ireland UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Dublin Zoo Atlantic Technological University Fota Wildlife Park Midlands Mink Eradication

10/06/2026

Who's coming out? This sped up timelapse shows a couple of the curlew hatching behind the scenes at Fota Wildlife Park.

We will be rearing the chicks until they’re strong enough to be released back into the wild population, giving them a significantly higher chance of survival during the most vulnerable period of their lives.
This process is only used in emergency situations, which, unfortunately, these birds are currently facing.

Be sure to follow along ourselves, the Breeding Waders EIP Project and Dublin Zoo for more updates this project!
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Irish Rural Link National Parks and Wildlife Service CAP Network Ireland UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Atlantic Technological University

07/06/2026

Cosdeargán - Redshank
A clutch of Redshank chicks out foraging in some high-quality, wet grassland.
These birds are ground-nesting and their breeding success is significantly influenced by predation pressure, human activity/land use, habitat quality and invertebrate populations.
If any of these 4 factors are not where they need to be, these birds will ultimately decline.

Therefore it takes sustained effort, addressing all these variables to effect change.
That is why is the only way that Ireland can restore our ground-nesting bird populations.

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine National Parks and Wildlife Service National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC) Christopher O'Sullivan TD Fota Wildlife Park Dublin Zoo Atlantic Technological University UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science Owen Murphy

01/06/2026

Hello Everyone,
We have had to draw another winner for our Birdwatching trip on Lough Ree.
Congratulations to Laoise Ni Chléirigh.
We look forwarding to welcoming Laoise and friends to see some wonderful Waders.

29/05/2026

WINNER, WINNER
Delighted to announce that Sarah Nolan is the winner of our birdwatching trip on Lough Ree.
Get in touch Sarah and we'll start organising a time and date that suits.

National Parks and Wildlife Service Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Owen Murphy Sarah Nolan

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