Birds

Tree sparrow Passer montanus, side view on broken branch

Good news for the countryside: Birds teach us to listen

Kells winner Brian Swann from Kilbeggan.

Racing season gets underway for NIPA

Glen Cuddy, UFU deputy president

Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and kept birds come into effect

Hoopoe

New report reveals the return of rare breeding bird species

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling bird keepers to be aware that an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ). Picture: Cliff Donaldson

UFU alert poultry keepers to AI prevention zone

Glen Cuddy

Bird keepers urged to remain vigilant for Avian Influenza

UFU deputy president Glenn Cuddy

"Experts are warning that this season could be the worst season since 2022"

Children from a Busy Bees nursery expanding their curiosity as the UK's leading childcare provider reveals the top 40 most asked questions from pre-schoolers

40 curious questions toddlers ask their parents every day

J&D Braniff Glen H.P.S. Winners

The mighty N.I.P.A. got up and running on Easter weekend with a slight delay

UFU deputy president Glen Cuddy

Mandatory housing measures for poultry come into effect on Monday

H T & J Larkin from The Meadows in Lurgan.

Pigeon clubs get their show seasons well underway

Ian Gibb & Sons Winners of Glenavy & District H.P.S. (Pic: Freelance)

An actioned packed weekend for N.I.P.A. members

Genna and Alistair Bird. (Pic: Freelance)

'You’ve got to try and remain optimistic'

National Allotment Week is upon us, running from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th August with the theme of biodiversity and British Garden Centres is here to help you make the most of your growing space.

Celebrate National Allotment Week with British Garden Centres

Dark Cloud' 3 times 1st N.I.P.A. Open winner for Owen Markey of Ballyholland H.P.S. (Pic supplied)

‘Dark Cloud’ is a three times 1st N.I.P.A. open winner for Owen Markey

Kitting your garden out with gadgets can be a great time-saver

We list the garden gadgets that can help you out in your outdoor space
Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield loves spending time in his garden, but he hates gardening - this is how he lets tech take over the chores
Gareth Butterfield

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

McCartan & Woodside Winners of Section F from Fermoy 2

Weather delays Fermoy release

Diamond Carson of R. Carson & Son of Banbridge H.P.S

In pictures: NIPA Winners from Fermoy in County Cork

Gerard Adair & Paddy McComb Crossgar H.P.S winners

Ballyholland loft wins second race of the season

These are the top 20 most satisfying holiday sounds

A swan has started hanging around at Telford Park School, after its mate died. It appears to find comfort in looking at its reflection in the glass panels on the school building

Grieving swan crosses road every day to stare at its own reflection

Colder weather drives many birds to seek refuge in gardens (Photo: Ben Andrew/RSPB)

Three ways to throw garden birds a lifeline during the cold snap

The nightingale is one of the birds which have increased. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Birds are so important to the UK environment

Higginson & Fasciolo, Ballyclare & District HPS Winners. Pic: Jordan Hughes

Great NIPA season finale

J F McCabe & Son Newry & District Winner from Roscrea. Pic: Jordan Hughes

Latest results from the NIPA

Trevor Agnew Section C winner from Dale National

‘Dale of a time’ for NIPA in Wales
The NIPA where scheduled to make the journey across the channel from in Talbenny in Wales for the annual Talbenny Youngbird National.
Jordan Hughes

Two pigeons were found dead with swastikas carved on their chests in a riverside town in Cambridgeshire - Credit: Adobe

Breaking Swastikas carved into dead pigeons - two arrested

Gary Smyth of Lisburn & District HPS Section D Winner from Tullamore. Pic: Jordan Hughes

Birds head to Tullamore

Dame Esther Rantzen believes BBC buildings may have caused lung cancer

This morning eagle-eyed Twitter users have noticed the change on the social media platform

Elon Musk reveals new Twitter ‘X’ logo as iconic bird scrapped

Chester Zoo is hiring a zookeeper to look after penguins & parrots - how to apply

Chester Zoo is hiring a zookeeper to look after penguins

Owen & Michael Monaghan Winners of Colin H.P.S for the 2nd week in a row. Congratulations also to J. Gregory & Sons on winning the £5 Pool
R. Moore & Son Winners of Bangor R.P.C and 2nd Section F from the 2nd Fermoy. Well done Reggie, Micah and David

New addition to the NIPA fleet

Thompson & Lunn's Winning Pigeon

All the winners from the NIPA race from Fermoy

Christmas Ducks are the Latest Gift Trend for 2021

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Harold Cubitt tops in Rasharkin & District

Two wins on the trot for Alan Steele in Muckamore HPS.

Birds romp home from Corrin race

UFU's David Brown

Ensure biosecurity measures are in place

The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) is urging poultry farmers to be cautious and to ensure that heightened biosecurity protocols are in place following several suspect non-notifiable Avian influenza cases in the West of Northern Ireland.

Poultry producers should ensure biosecurity measures are in place

Review biosecurity protocols: UFU urges

UFU deputy president David Brown

UFU encourages poultry producers to review biosecurity protocols

Vets probe bird disease outbreak, possibly avian flu

Vets probe bird disease outbreak, possibly avian flu

'Rhonda' winner of the 5th Hot Spot race at the North Coast Classic One Loft race

42nd annual charity show heads to Lisburn city venue

Irish moiled cattle graze at Slievenacloy Nature Reserve to help maintain the array of wildflowers, butterflies and birds found at this unique species-rich grassland.

Walk to explore species-rich grassland in Belfast Hills

Second case of Avian Flu detected in Lurgan Park

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Second case of Avian Flu detected in Lurgan Park goose

23 of Sir David Attenborough's most wise and inspirational quotes

Website up and running for season

Willie Bond top season in Coleraine.

NIPA racing is postponed again

A case of Avian Influenza has been confirmed in a wild buzzard

First case of Avian Influenza confirmed in County Antrim

Chief Veterinary Officer for NI, Mr Robert Huey, has welcomed the approval of pork exports to China, worth in excess of Â£10million to the local agri-food industry.

New text alert service launched to help combat Avian Flu threat

Use a manometer to determine if recommended air speeds are being achieved

DAERA Management Notes: Poultry

Key information on Avian Influenza

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