Welcome to another episode of Ours To Protect on Clare FM.
Nearly half of all bird species in Ireland have been found to be in decline, with many populations severely depleted.
One in eight bird species globally is currently threatened with extinction.
These figures paint a stark and most concerning picture of the future of avian species and, by extension, all life on Earth.
Birdwatch Ireland is the largest independent conservation organisation in the country. The primary objective of the group is the protection of wild birds and their habitats.
Birdwatch Ireland carries out extensive scientific research and survey work into our bird populations. The group and its many branches also manage conservation projects and a network of reserves nationwide.
The Clare branch is one of the busiest in the country and was co-founded by Ornithologist John Murphy back in 1990.
Since then, John has seen a marked decline in bird species in Ireland, much of which has been caused by climate change.
