Protect Nesting Birds in Northern Ireland This Easter

0:00On April 2nd, authorities in Northern Ireland are calling on folks to watch their step this Easter break and avoid disturbing ground-nesting birds, especially around County Fermanau and Upper Love Earn. These birds, like curloughs, lapwings, red shanks and snipes, make nests in wet grasslands, bogs, fins, and reed beds, but their populations have, drop sharply in recent years. Disturbances from people and doves have hit hard lately, forcing birds to ditch breeding spots right when they need peace to raise young and early. Spring. Nests are safeguarded under the 2011 Wildlife and Natural Environment Act, and police working with wildlife groups will probe any. Reckless damage. So as you head out to soak up nature over the holiday, keep dogs leashed and stick to path. Let's give these vulnerable birds the space they need to. Bounce back.