NPWS Cooldross Breeding Lapwing Protection Project 2021Did you know that the Lapwing, is Ireland’s national bird? Monitoring and ringing of breeding lapwing is also an important facet of management. A new captive breeding program for Irish natterjacksA new captive breeding program for natterjack toads has recently started in Fota Wildlife Park, Cork. We are getting amazing results from our rearing program and will hopefully see the same from our breeding program too. Each will give practical advice on visiting woodlands, coasts, peatlands, nature reserves, national parks, and waterways in the hope we can all be more responsible in our interactions with nature.

Source: Irish Examiner May 20, 2021 12:33 UTC