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The report below shows observations of rare birds in Northern Ireland. Includes both unreviewed and reviewed/approved observations.
Northern Ireland 2024 28 – 30 Jun 2024 (3 days) Northern Ireland United Kingdom. Antrim. Derry. Sean Whelan. 46 Species.
The report includes detailed information about the population trends and breeding success of seabirds in Northern Ireland, over the 2023 breeding season . Notably, Fulmar and Kittiwake populations are reported to be experiencing continued declines, while Guillemot, Common Gull and Herring Gull populations show increases at most breeding sites.
The Easter lily is an important symbol of commemorance to Irish people. Flax ( Linum usitatissimum) is widely used as a symbol of Northern Ireland. It is the emblem of the Northern Ireland Assembly, referencing Ulster's linen industry.
The only official flag for Northern Ireland is the Union Flag or Union Jack, the flag of the United Kingdom; there is no official local flag that represents only Northern Ireland. The flying of various flags in Northern Ireland is a significant sectarian issue, with different communities identifying with different flags.
These are the flags used by the British Government, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Monarch in Northern Ireland.
However, despite declines in terns, many seabirds had a good breeding season. 2020 was a record year for Guillemots on Muck Island, with Ulster Wildlife recording 3,107 individuals present at the colony last summer, the highest number counted since the first record in 1987.
