Crucial areas for conserving Irish seabirds identified

Crucial areas for conserving Irish seabirds identified

A map identifying the 73 most important areas for Ireland's seabirds is being launched by BirdWatch Ireland.

BirdWatch Ireland Publishes 73 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas for Seabirds in Ireland - BirdWatch Ireland

These sites should be the basis for new Protected Areas and inform the location of offshore wind farms. Check out our Seabird IBAs webpage and the interactive map. Today, on July 3rd, World Seabird Day, BirdWatch Ireland, Ireland’s largest conservation NGO, in conjunction with BirdLife International, publishes the 73 most important areas for seabirds in Ireland. 24 areas have been identified in Irish marine waters, along with 49 terrestrial site…