Hawk-eyed public urged to keep watch on birds

ROBINS, wrens and goldcrests are just some of the feathered friends that BirdWatch Ireland is asking households to keep an eye out for over the coming weeks.

As part of BirdWatch Ireland’s Garden Bird Survey, which is in its 17th year, hawk-eyed members of the public are being asked record the numbers of birds visiting their gardens and report back with the information via post or online.

According to development officer with BirdWatch Ireland, Niall Hatch, the information received helps to keep track of the fortunes of Ireland’s most familiar and best-loved birds.