Interactive map showcases Shannon Estuary's wildlife and how to best protect it

The Shannon Estuary has been internationally recognised for its wildlife, as it sees many waterbirds travel thousands of kilometres from Greenland and Iceland to winter there

(Left to right) Barry O’Loughlin, biodiversity officer at Clare County Council, Sinead McDonnell, biodiversity officer at Limerick City and County Council and Eleanor Turner, biodiversity officer with Kerry County Council. Picture: Alan Place

A new interactive map showcasing the Shannon Estuary as a haven for wintering birds and wetlands has been launched.

Developed jointly by the local authorities in Clare, Limerick and Kerry, the story map is designed to support education, awareness and community engagement.