A Lapwing, their populations in Ireland are declining with the last 20 years.
Hare today gone tomorrow- very sad
The Lapwing is Irelands national bird, even though they’re only a winter migrant. Always thought something like the raven or wren would be more appropriate
OK but I genuinely thought the Irish hare was called Hibernicus. That’s what an old boss told me it was on site years ago. Never really thought to check.
Next thing you’ll tell me there not a protected species.
Now check the Scottish national animal
What you think of as an Irish hare is actually an invasive species. That picture shows the native Irish hare which was common all over Ireland, before they all flew away.
Also “Irish Elk” is a misnomer, its wasn’t an elk not was it indigenous to Ireland. It was a Giant Deer.
Ah hare now…
Like you said. You aren’t an expert.
Prove it
That’s a Wikipedia error not a Google one. If you’re that concerned about it. You could update the Wikipedia article.
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How dare you assume how it identifies
It’s the kerry breed
A Lapwing, their populations in Ireland are declining with the last 20 years.
Hare today gone tomorrow- very sad
The Lapwing is Irelands national bird, even though they’re only a winter migrant. Always thought something like the raven or wren would be more appropriate
OK but I genuinely thought the Irish hare was called Hibernicus. That’s what an old boss told me it was on site years ago. Never really thought to check.
Next thing you’ll tell me there not a protected species.
Now check the Scottish national animal
What you think of as an Irish hare is actually an invasive species. That picture shows the native Irish hare which was common all over Ireland, before they all flew away.
Also “Irish Elk” is a misnomer, its wasn’t an elk not was it indigenous to Ireland. It was a Giant Deer.
Ah hare now…
Like you said. You aren’t an expert.
Prove it
That’s a Wikipedia error not a Google one. If you’re that concerned about it. You could update the Wikipedia article.