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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · 1d

This year's Irish Entomologists' Meeting takes place in UCD on the 1st December. There is still time to submit an abstract for a talk or a poster.

#Entomology #Insects #NatureConservation

www.royensoc.co.uk/event/irish-...

Irish Entomologists' Meeting 2025 - Royal Entomological Society

Irish Entomologists’ Meeting The Royal Entomological Society and the Student Entomological Society of Ireland are delighted to host an Irish Entomologist’s Meeting on 1st December 2025. This full day ...

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · 16d

'Minister O’Sullivan announces state purchase of unique natural heritage site in Co. Cork' - @npwsireland.bsky.social

#NatureConservation #Wetlands #Birds

www.npws.ie/news/ministe...

Minister O’Sullivan announces state purchase of unique natural heritage site in Co. Cork | National Parks & Wildlife Service

www.npws.ie

BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · 23d

'A plague is wiping out white-clawed crayfish in a river near Limerick city' - @irishtimes.com

#NatureConservation #WhiteClawedCrayfish #CrayfishPlague

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Ella McSweeney: A plague is wiping out white-clawed crayfish in a river near Limerick city

Ireland is regarded as the last stronghold of this species, but locals have found hundreds of dead crayfish in the river Maigue

www.irishtimes.com

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · 24d

'EU Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Committee Approves Update to List of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern' - @npwsireland.bsky.social

#NatureConservation #InvasiveAlienSpecies

www.npws.ie/news/eu-inva...

EU Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Committee Approves Update to List of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern | National Parks & Wildlife Service

www.npws.ie

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Ocean Opportunities @oceanopportunities.bsky.social · Sep 1

🔔 Deadline approaching!

There's still time to apply for the Falkland Islands Government Fisheries Observer/Senior Fisheries Observer position!

🐟 Starting Salary for Fisheries Observer - £28,982 up to £33,332 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience).
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graphic with the job title, location, deadline, and qr code

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Irish Peatland Conservation Council @peatlandconserve.bsky.social · Aug 28

IPCC have observed the autumn caterpillars of Europes only protected butterfly, the marsh fritillary on Lullymore West. The IPCC and volunteers will now conduct a habitat assessment and larval nest count, this data will contribute to the nationwide population monitoring. #LoveBogs

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · Aug 28

'Asian hornet nest located in Cork city' - @news.rte.ie

#NatureConservation #AsianHornet #InvasiveSpecies

www.rte.ie/news/2025/08...

Asian hornet nest located in Cork city

An Asian hornet nest has been located in a sycamore tree in Cork city following an "intensive effort" by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

www.rte.ie

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Ireland's Incredible Invertebrates! @microwild.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Weird & Wonderful World of Irish Wasps

Come join me for this webinar, next Monday, 1st September.

Tickets are Pay What You Can: irish-wasps-2025.eventbrite.ie

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Ireland's Native Woodland Trust @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social · Aug 22

Always awesome to see restoration work like this succeed

Anyone in Ireland paying attention?

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Salmon breeding in River Don for first time in 200 years

The Don Catchment Rivers Trust says evidence of spawning is beyond its "wildest expectations".

www.bbc.com

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · Aug 21

'Why are we seeing so many butterflies in Ireland this year?' - @rte.ie

#NatureConservation #Butterflies

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why are we seeing so many butterflies in Ireland this year?

Improved weather conditions this summer have led to butterfly populations recovering after the crash in numbers in 2024

www.rte.ie

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vwtireland.bsky.social @vwtireland.bsky.social · Aug 20

Stop two on our lesser horseshoe #bat tour: the stunning oak woodlands of Garryland. Huge thanks to participants, NPWS staff, horseshoe bats & pips for joining us!

#HeritageWeek2025

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · Aug 19

'Anglers fear up to 46,000 fish dead after ‘devastating’ kill on Blackwater in Co Cork' - @irishtimes.com

#NatureConservation #FishKill #RiverBlackwater

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Anglers fear up to 46,000 fish dead after ‘devastating’ kill on Blackwater in Co Cork

Local fishing clubs say every species present in river affected including trout, salmon, stickleback, dace and fresh water eel

www.irishtimes.com

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Ireland's Native Woodland Trust @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social · Aug 15

Due to unprecedented demand, we've put on a second walk in Ballinakelly Wood this Sunday, 17th August- this time starting at 2.30.

Book your slot now, while you can and experience this amazing woodland which is rarely accessible to the public!

www.eventbrite.ie/e/1590940729...

Our Woodland Heritage with the Native Woodland Trust: Ballinakelly Wood

Celebrate National Heritage Week with us! Join our local branch members as we explore our Ballinakelly Wood nature reserve in Carlow

www.eventbrite.ie

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚨 We’re hiring!

Join JNCC as our Science & Policy Liaison Officer for Wales 🌿

Work with Welsh Gov & ‪@natreswales.bsky.social‬ to shape nature policy with science at its heart 💚

Apply now 👉 bit.ly/JNCCjob-202539

Applications close 31 August 2025

#ConservationCareers #PolicyAndScience

A pair of puffin against the green coastal backdrop of Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales copyright W L Davies/iStock

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · Aug 13

''Biosecurity alert' after Asian hornet captured in Cork' - @news.rte.ie

#AsianHornet #InvasiveSpecies #NatureConservation

www.rte.ie/news/munster...

'Biosecurity alert' after Asian hornet captured in Cork

The National Parks and Wildlife Service has confirmed a recent sighting and capture of an Asian hornet in the Cork area marking a "biosecurity alert for Ireland".

www.rte.ie

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · Aug 13

Congratulations, Jenni. Always an achievement to get a paper over the line, especially one as timely as this.

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Jenni Roche @jenniroche.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our new paper is just out! @restorationecology.bsky.social It covers the challenges, motivations and perspectives of forest restoration practitioners in 7 European countries. Thanks to all co-authors and colleagues who contributed through the #SUPERB project onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Challenges, motivations, and perspectives of practitioners on forest restoration across seven European countries

Forest restoration is crucial in addressing nature degradation, enhancing climate adaptation and mitigation, supporting ecosystem services, and reducing disaster risk. Understanding practitioners' pe...

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Irish Basking Shark Group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social · Aug 13

We've recently published research basking shark breaching behavior. How kind of them to demonstrate it again on camera!

Footage from Treas Heapes onboard Sally O’Keefee sailing to Inis Oirr.

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌊 Turn science into impact for UK seas 🌊

We're hiring a Marine Monitoring Manager!

Lead strategy, research & innovation in UK offshore biodiversity, HPMAs & marine DNA. Make a difference in marine policy & conservation.

Apply by 28 Sept 👉 bit.ly/JNCC-Job-202...

#MarineJobs #ConservationCareers

Cold water coral (Lophelia pertusa) copyright JNCC

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The Marine Biological Association @thembauk.bsky.social · Aug 11

The July issue of #TheMarineBiologist is out now! We explore the 'octopus bloom''; a rare habitat of glass sponges; inshore fishing regulation as well as the latest developments in marine biology research and news from the MBA. Become a member and get exclusive access bit.ly/4onqdb4

#MarineBiology

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · Aug 11

For any Gaeilgeoirs out there, the NPWS published their 2024 Review as Gaeilge - @npwsireland.bsky.social

#CaomhnúAnDúlra #NatureConservation #Nádúr

www.npws.ie/sites/defaul...

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · Aug 11

'Nearly 250 white-tailed eagle chicks released into wild via Kerry scheme'

#NatureConservation #SpeciesReintroductions

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Nearly 250 white-tailed eagle chicks released into wild via Kerry scheme

As 18-year-long project draws to a close, 26 birds of prey released this year

www.irishtimes.com

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · Aug 10

'Minister O’Sullivan releases rare Natterjack Toads into the wild in Co. Kerry ' - @npwsireland.bsky.social

Always great to see/hear these toads in the wild.

#NatureConservation #NatterjackToad

www.npws.ie/news/ministe...

Minister O’Sullivan releases rare Natterjack Toads into the wild in Co. Kerry | National Parks & Wildlife Service

www.npws.ie

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BEC Consultants @bececology.bsky.social · Aug 5

New Conservation project to protect nesting seabirds on the Great Saltee Island, Wexford - @npwsireland.bsky.social

#NatureConservation #Seabirds

www.npws.ie/news/new-con...

New Conservation project to protect nesting seabirds on the Great Saltee Island, Wexford | National Parks & Wildlife Service

www.npws.ie

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The Riverfly Partnership @riverflies.bsky.social · Jul 25

#FreshwaterFriday

🔬 The flattened head of a Heptageniidae mayfly nymph, perfect for life in fast-flowing water.

💧The nymphs are specially adapted to cling to submerged rocks in high-velocity water. Their broad, flattened head and streamlined body allow them to resist against high flow conditions.

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