Wild Birds Of Prey Ireland. Species of Protected Wild Animals Referred to in Section 23 8 FIFTH SCHEDULE. The primary objective of BirdWatch Ireland is the protection of wild birds and their habitats in Ireland.
They are indicators of the health of our ecosystems and countryside whether a Barn Owl hunting a hay meadow at night or a Hen Harrier gliding across a moorland. Animals Referred to in Section 23. The fact that Ireland has been an isolated Island for over 8000 years means that several species widespread in Britain and elsewhere in Europe that do not move great distances are absent examples include.
Species of Protected Wild Animals Referred to in Section 23 8 FIFTH SCHEDULE.
Kites hawks and eagles These birds of prey have hooked bills and vary in size from the sparrowhawk up to the white-tailed eagle. Species of Protected Wild Birds Referred to in Section 22 6 PART II. This bird actively hunts a wide variety of larger birds such as grouse and crows but it is also known to eat mammals such as rabbits young foxes and carrion. The peregrine falcon is undoubtedly one of Irelands most impressive birds.