Recording biodiversity

Check out how to identify the Harlequin Ladybird here and why it is such a problem. What is an invasive species. Take part in the IWT Ladybird survey

 Identify Irish Butterflies...download the app to your mobile phone and send in your recorded sighting in the field. The Butterflies are split up into different groups so select the group you think the butterfly is in and then select the butterfly you think you may have seen. Examine the picture closely by pressing it and zooming in on the details. Read the information about all the the butterfly and decide if you have seen it. If you want to report the sighting then press "Record Details" and the app will record your location. You can choose to save the details and send a few records later or send the details immediately.

Look at Irish Wildlife Reporting to see what has been reported and where.

All data is sent to Biodiversity Ireland and made publicly available by them. 

Check out BirdTrack if you are interested in recording the birds that you see.

2012 off to a good start

The Waterford Branch of the IWT had a most enjoyable outing to Ballyshunnock Lake and then Portlaw Woods on Sunday January 8th .  The events drew a large crowd,  many of whom were experiencing the wild life of Ballyshunnock and Portlaw Woods for the first time.  The birdwatching event was led by Denis Cullen from a most delightful spot on the lake.  The main event was the dusk and night walk led by Sean O’Connor.  The theme was ‘Finding your way by Natures Signposts’ and proved to be informative, interesting and  a very different walking experience  thoroughly enjoyed by the  more than 50 people who participated.  Thanks to all who made the events a success. (Ray)

Check out this site from the Ordnance Survey UK.

If you have an android phone, download the app Google sky map.