The roseate tern was on the verge of extinction three decades ago – but it’s gone from 180 breeding pairs in 1989 to 1,600 breeding pairs now
The roseate tern, Europe’s rarest breeding sea bird. Photo: Brian Burke/BirdWatch Ireland
BirdWatch Ireland is the largest charity in the country that is dedicated to the protection of our wild birds and their habitats.
“Central to our ethos is the reality that you can’t protect birds in isolation,” says Niall Hatch from the charity.