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<p>The disease that has had the largest impact is trichomonosis. This affects birds by swelling their throats, making it difficult for them to swallow. They then cough up seeds, which are picked up by different birds, spreading the disease</p>

outdoors

How often should I clean my bird feeder?

Mouldy seeds or fatballs can spread disease, warn experts — and smaller birdfeeders are often easier to clean

<p>The description of some caterpillars as 'hairy mollies' comes from the Irish word, malaí, for eyebrows</p>

outdoors

Did you know that ‘hairy molly’ comes from the Irish word for eyebrows?

Get a nature fix even if you can't get outdoors with BirdWatch podcast

<p>Astronomy Ireland said its membership has almost doubled in recent months due to what it called a 'huge surge of interest in nature and space'. Picture: Gregory Rec/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images</p>

news

Pandemic passions: Stargazing, horticulture, and birdwatching attract new fans

The huge spike in interest in the universe has prompted Astronomy Ireland to offer online classes for the first time

Starlings 'dropping' in on Meath residents as hundreds flock to see spectacle

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Starlings 'dropping' in on Meath residents as hundreds flock to see spectacle

Where are all the dead pigeons?

comment-analysis

Where are all the dead pigeons?

Farmers warn National Parks and Wildlife Service and Birdwatch Ireland to stay clear of their land

farming

Farmers warn National Parks and Wildlife Service and Birdwatch Ireland to stay clear of their land

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