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<p>In flight, a Manx shearwater has stiff wingbeats — it glides on slightly bowed narrow wings, and it uses arching glides in windy conditions</p>

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Birds of Ireland: Manx shearwater

Manx shearwater are often seen feeding with gannets and kittiwake, forming large flocks called 'rafts' on the water

<p>Supporters during a rally led by Fair Seas outside Leinster House, Dublin highlighting a lack of progress on the vital Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Bill. The coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations (eNGOs) and environmental networks are determined to make its voice heard as the clock ticks down to the end of this Dáil, and was assisted by a collection of volunteers dressed as sea creatures. Picture: Gareth Chaney </p>

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Anja Murray: What's the delay with the Marine Protected Areas bill?

<p>Plastic left to float in seawater turns it cloudy, a study suggests. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA</p>

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Donal Hickey: 'Plastic soup' is a recipe for disaster for seabirds

Donal Hickey: Welcome protection for seabirds but locals need consulting

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Donal Hickey: Welcome protection for seabirds but locals need consulting

On a mission to boost marine habitat health

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On a mission to boost marine habitat health

Richard Collins: The impact of wild weather on wild creatures

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Richard Collins: The impact of wild weather on wild creatures

UCC scientist fits tiny trackers to 36 Manx shearwaters to measure their dives

UCC scientist fits tiny trackers to 36 Manx shearwaters to measure their dives

The researchers find that climate change could negatively impact seabird populations by making prey more difficult to detect

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Islands of Ireland: Manx shearwater puffins thrive on Cruagh Island but dogs haven't fared well there

Islands of Ireland: Manx shearwater puffins thrive on Cruagh Island but dogs haven't fared well there

Cruagh, County Galway is also popular with daytrippers from Cleggan

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022