About Bird Recording

The Red List (Ireland) – High Conservation Concern

Red-list species are those that are Globally Threatened according to the IUCN criteria; those whose population or range has declined rapidly in recent years; and those that have declined historically and not shown a substantial recent recovery.

Black-necked Grebe # Red-necked Phalarope #
Common Scoter * # Roseate Tern * #
Hen Harrier * Barn Owl *
Red Grouse * Nightjar * #
Grey Partridge * # Ring Ouzel #
Quail # Chough *
Corncrake * # Twite * #
Lapwing * Yellowhammer *
Curlew * Corn Bunting * #

 

* = declining breeder
# = historical decline