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Concerns for vulnerable nesting birds on Skellig Michael - June 24th, 2022

Jun 24, 2022 17:37 By Admin
Concerns for vulnerable nesting birds on Skellig Michael - June 24th, 2022
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Birdwatch Ireland has concerns for vulnerable nesting birds on Skellig Michael. The UNESCO World Heritage site has been closed temporarily to visitors since a rockfall on Monday of last week. The Office of Public Works, which is responsible for the ancient monastic site off the Iveragh Peninsula, said it planned to carry out a full examination of the site and clear debris. Birdwatch Ireland says this sweeping operation at this time of year could disrupt vulnerable bird species and their nests. Niall Hatch of Birdwatch Ireland joins Jerry on the show

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