Many small garden birds, such as Robins and Wrens, choose to nest within a few metres off the ground where hedges can offer a ...

Robins are a common sight in gardens in Ireland all year round, but they are particularly noticeable during the winter months ...

Their song is similar but more elaborate. * The northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) was declared Ireland's national bird by a committee of the Irish Wildlife Conservancy in 1990. Tip of the Week ...

Having several birds appear in your garden is very common in Ireland, leading many people to put out a bird feeder for them - however, a wildlife expert has issued a warning ...

As spring arrives, our gardens begin to transform. With earlier sunrises and warmer temperatures, birds suddenly seem louder and livelier - you may even spot a few new faces. Find out about common ...

You might not spend as much time in your garden during winter, but if you keep an eye out you'll still see plenty of bird activity. Here are some of the birds you're likely to spot spending time in ...

The time of year you see a bird can be important. Many of the birds we see in Ireland are migrants, either coming here to breed, such as the swallow; for the non-breeding time of the year ...

To celebrate the beginning of spring in the Gaelic calendar, ornithologist Seán Ronayne is across the schedule on RTÉ lyric fm with a new series to discuss the distinct bird songs, melodies and calls ...