Wildlife Library
Corncrake
The Corncrake was once a very common bird of rural areas.
Sea Lamprey
The Sea Lamprey is a primitive eel like fish.
Fox
The fox (madra rua or sionnach) is one of our more elusive animals.
Basking Shark
The Basking shark may seem an exotic and mysterious creature.
Bat
There are approximately 1,100 species of bat known to science.
The Grey Seal
The Grey Seal, Ireland's largest mammal.
Fungi
The Irish autumn provides a perfect climate for all types of fungi.
Saltee Island's Seabirds
The Saltee Islands have a central place in Irish birdwatching.
The Red Deer
The Red Deer is our largest and only native species.
River Mussels
This species of mussel can live for over 100 years.
The Sea Eagle
White-tailed Eagles lived in Ireland for thousands of years.
The Twite
In Ireland, twite are thought to breed in only five counties.
The Moth
Mild nights provide ideal conditions for seeing moths.
The Otter
Otters are widespread in Ireland around the coast.
The Barn Owl
The Barn Owl are renowned for their keen eyesight.
Sea Trout
Sea Trout are a cousin of the salmon but are much more secretive.
Butterflies
Gardens can play a role in providing a place for butterflies to feed and breed if the right habitats and food are provided.
Frogs And Toads
Frogs calling and moving across roads and fields is one of the first signs of spring.
Bank Vole
Bank Voles are small mammals that have a distinctive flat looking face and nose.
