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Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland shares all the details of this year's Dawn Chorus.

Have you heard the cuckoo in Leitrim yet? Reporter: ');  '); Its that time of year when Swallows and other migratory birds such as the Cuckoo with its distinctive call, reappear in our communities. If you've heard, or saw the Cuckoo or have seen your first Swallow, Swift or Sand Martin of 2021, BirdWatch Ireland would like you to report these sightings as part of its Spring Alive project at https://bit.ly/3akbuqa . What better way to connect with nature in your locality, than keeping and eye, and ear, out for these visitors that herald the coming of summer.  If you have a story or want to...

  Nobody could have predicted a year like 2020. There we were, prepared and excited for another year of Spring Alive events, classroom activities and outings. And then the pandemic hit, throwing everyone’s plans out of the window. With public events cancelled, schools closed and varying restrictions across different countries, you might expect nature to be at the bottom of anyone’s priorities. But instead, something marvellous happened. As the pace of life slowed and horizons narrowed, people began to appreciate their immediate surroundings and the wildlife that lived there. People who�...