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Lunchtime talk: An introduction to the Birds of the Shannon Estuary Story Map<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dooradoyle Library, Friday 30th<\/sup>\u00a0January,\u00a0 12.30 \u2013 13.30 \u2013 Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Sinead Mc Donnell,\u00a0Biodiversity Officer,\u00a0Limerick City and County Council<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Birds of the Shannon Estuary<\/a>\u00a0is an interactive digital resource that profiles 21 wetland bird species, highlights viewing points, and promotes citizen science initiatives such as BirdWatch Ireland\u2019s Irish Wetland Bird Survey (IWeBS).<\/p>\n

It also encourages responsible behaviour to minimise disturbance and prevent invasive species. Protecting estuaries like the Shannon means safeguarding the future of countless bird species and the ecosystems they depend on.<\/p>\n

Estuaries are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, and the Shannon Estuary is one of Ireland\u2019s most biodiverse landscapes. Stretching from Limerick City to the Atlantic Ocean, this unique environment supports rich communities of plants and animals, making it a site of international ecological importance. For birds, estuaries are lifelines. Each winter, thousands of waterbirds migrate from northern regions such as Greenland and Iceland to feed and rest on the Shannon Estuary\u2019s extensive mudflats and saltmarshes. These wetlands are rich in invertebrates, providing essential food for species like Black-tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Whooper Swan, and Cormorant. Birds are not only beautiful to observe but also act as indicators of the health of these ecosystems.<\/p>\n

The Shannon Estuary is designated under European legislation as part of the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries Special Protection Area (SPA) and Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation (SAC). These protections safeguard habitats that provide feeding, roosting, and refuge for birds.\u00a0\u00a0 Protecting estuaries like the Shannon means safeguarding the future of countless bird species and the ecosystems they depend on.<\/p>\n

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