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# wild birds

This year

2023

Two men receive criminal convictions related to the killing of rooks

Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan has issued a reminder that all wild birds, without exception, are protected by law.

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Mar 27th 2023, 1:05 PM

Last year

2022

Measure to keep all poultry inside to tackle bird flu comes into force today

The order was announced last week in response to a rise in the number of bird flu cases in wild birds.

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Nov 7th 2022, 8:35 AM

All time

Buzzard shot and left for dead in Westmeath

“This poor bird must have been in agony until it was found and given pain relief.”

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Nov 24th 2014, 1:04 PM