Aircraft also struck hares a total of 42 times during the same period, prompting Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) to conduct catch-and-release operations that involved hares being relocated to Wicklow and Kildare.

It is hoped the reintroduction programme will establish a viable, free-ranging osprey population in Ireland which will eventually breed here

This week John Dolan stumbled upon a marvellous app that helps identify birds - through their tweets and chirrups

The order from Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue will take effect from Monday, November 7th

Wexford County Council has urged locals not to touch dead wild birds over fears of avian flu