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Dave Moore

Irish People Urged To Look Out For These Birds

They're certainly distinctive and now, Irish people are being encouraged to keep their eyes peeled f...
Eimear Shannon
Eimear Shannon

12:10 PM - 21 Feb 2022



Dave Moore

Irish People Urged To Look Out For These Birds

Eimear Shannon
Eimear Shannon

12:10 PM - 21 Feb 2022

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They're certainly distinctive and now, Irish people are being encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for the ring-necked parakeet.

Irish People Urged To Look Out For These Birds

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Birdwatch Ireland have been informed of a number of sightings of the bird in Dublin's Griffith Park, and are now hoping to find out how many are in the wild.

The parakeet, while originally from parts of Africa and Asia, have spread around Europe and now can be found as close as the Netherlands and the UK.

However, as an invasive species, they could cause problems for native Irish birds as well as for farmers and other food growers.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland explained where they could have come from, the problems they could cause and what to do if you spot one.

You can catch the chat by clicking play above. 


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