Usually seen on estuaries and wetland, redshanks are very noisy when disturbed

My generation is lucky in many ways... to have the privilege to experience wild orchids in abundance, to bask in the soundscape of skylark and cuckoo. We are also the last generations with the potential to turn the current trajectory around

Every local authority in Ireland will have a biodiversity officer within three years but it’s up to each of us to get involved, spend time in nature, forge connections, and demand that those in power step up to the challenges at hand