Allan Mee
@kerryeaglemee.bsky.social
Works on birds, reintroduction, eagles, vultures, threatened species, ❤️ all things nature, earth justice, human rights🇵🇸
Another returning Irish White-tailed Eagle, 2024 release female 51, back on home soil after 6 months exploring Scotland, from Kintyre and north to Hoy, Orkney in late April. Also unusual was this bird never visited the west coast islands (esp Mull). She's back in Donegal safely! Beir bua:-)
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October 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Another returning Irish White-tailed Eagle, 2024 release female 51, back on home soil after 6 months exploring Scotland, from Kintyre and north to Hoy, Orkney in late April. Also unusual was this bird never visited the west coast islands (esp Mull). She's back in Donegal safely! Beir bua:-)
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5. Little did I think when I first saw Condor I'd get to spend 5 incredible years immersed in Condor biology and recovery. I probably fantasised about shooting the breeze with RR in the CA backcountry (what condor biologist didn't!!) but it never came to pass.....RIP legend
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
5. Little did I think when I first saw Condor I'd get to spend 5 incredible years immersed in Condor biology and recovery. I probably fantasised about shooting the breeze with RR in the CA backcountry (what condor biologist didn't!!) but it never came to pass.....RIP legend
3. Thanks to the incredible conservation work of the Condor recovery team led by Dr. Noel Snyder, leading to the capture of the last free flying condor (AC9) in 1987 and the still ongoing reintroduction re-establishing the species in the wild, California condors are still with us.
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
3. Thanks to the incredible conservation work of the Condor recovery team led by Dr. Noel Snyder, leading to the capture of the last free flying condor (AC9) in 1987 and the still ongoing reintroduction re-establishing the species in the wild, California condors are still with us.
2. I'm not sure when I first saw Condor, a documentary on the plight of the near-extinct California condor, the last few birds remaining in the wilds of the Santa Barbara and Sespe in the rugged California backcountry but must have been in the late 80s/early 90s.
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
2. I'm not sure when I first saw Condor, a documentary on the plight of the near-extinct California condor, the last few birds remaining in the wilds of the Santa Barbara and Sespe in the rugged California backcountry but must have been in the late 80s/early 90s.
1. Sad to hear of the death of the great Robert Redford today. Apart from his brilliance as an actor, director, Sunday evening etc, it was his environmental activism that inspired. And his beautiful narration on this wonderful 1985 documentary.
September 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
1. Sad to hear of the death of the great Robert Redford today. Apart from his brilliance as an actor, director, Sunday evening etc, it was his environmental activism that inspired. And his beautiful narration on this wonderful 1985 documentary.
9. Thanks to everyone who shared his journey, from Norway to Clare. Especially the people of Mountshannon (James Leonard, Vera O'Rourke, the late Denis Minogue among many), Shane O'Neill (Golden Eagle Trust) and the 1,000s who came to see the birds
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann
May 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
9. Thanks to everyone who shared his journey, from Norway to Clare. Especially the people of Mountshannon (James Leonard, Vera O'Rourke, the late Denis Minogue among many), Shane O'Neill (Golden Eagle Trust) and the 1,000s who came to see the birds
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann
8. Happily, he paired up with a young (2020) release female in 2022, the new pairing fledged 3 chicks, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2024. As we speak the lone female is rearing a potential 4th chick of the pair. Caimin has left a huge legacy, he will not be forgotten quickly (vid E Murray)
May 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
8. Happily, he paired up with a young (2020) release female in 2022, the new pairing fledged 3 chicks, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2024. As we speak the lone female is rearing a potential 4th chick of the pair. Caimin has left a huge legacy, he will not be forgotten quickly (vid E Murray)
7. Tragedy would strike again in 2018 when he lost his mate and he would go unpaired for another 4 years, losing 5 breeding seasons. Post mortem results revealed that his mate, Saoirse, had died from avian influenza
May 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
7. Tragedy would strike again in 2018 when he lost his mate and he would go unpaired for another 4 years, losing 5 breeding seasons. Post mortem results revealed that his mate, Saoirse, had died from avian influenza
6. However, the pair would go on and successfully fledge 4 chicks, singles in 2014 (Aoibheall), and 2015 (Cealtra) and 2 in 2017. Aoibheall dispersed to Argyll, Scotland, in 2017 before returning to nest in Donegal. Cealtra settled on L Derg and fledged 13 chicks between 2020-24
May 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
6. However, the pair would go on and successfully fledge 4 chicks, singles in 2014 (Aoibheall), and 2015 (Cealtra) and 2 in 2017. Aoibheall dispersed to Argyll, Scotland, in 2017 before returning to nest in Donegal. Cealtra settled on L Derg and fledged 13 chicks between 2020-24
5. Tragedy struck when one of the two juvs was found dead, having been shot, in Feb 2014. Not an auspicious start for the next generation of eagles that we hoped would go on and form the nucleas of a breeding population
May 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
5. Tragedy struck when one of the two juvs was found dead, having been shot, in Feb 2014. Not an auspicious start for the next generation of eagles that we hoped would go on and form the nucleas of a breeding population
4. Although they failed at hatching in 2012, 2013 would see the pair successfully rear 2 chicks, the 1st Irish bred chicks of the project. The nest drew over 10,000 people to Mountshannon in 3 months, without fanfare or publicity.
May 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
4. Although they failed at hatching in 2012, 2013 would see the pair successfully rear 2 chicks, the 1st Irish bred chicks of the project. The nest drew over 10,000 people to Mountshannon in 3 months, without fanfare or publicity.
3. In 2012 the pair were the 1st to nest of the reintro project (2007-11), on an island in view of Mountshannon village. Although most sites are confidential, this pair became local celebrities and a great opportunity to show eagles to the public while safeguarding the nest
May 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
3. In 2012 the pair were the 1st to nest of the reintro project (2007-11), on an island in view of Mountshannon village. Although most sites are confidential, this pair became local celebrities and a great opportunity to show eagles to the public while safeguarding the nest
2. Male Y, or Camin as he became know as, was collected in 2008 on the island of Frøya, Norway, and released in Killarney NP before dispersing. By early 2011, he was already paired up and settled on Lough Derg (Co. Clare) with a 2009 release female (tag %,, Saoirse)
May 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
2. Male Y, or Camin as he became know as, was collected in 2008 on the island of Frøya, Norway, and released in Killarney NP before dispersing. By early 2011, he was already paired up and settled on Lough Derg (Co. Clare) with a 2009 release female (tag %,, Saoirse)
Well I wasn't expecting this, wrens nesting (no eggs yet) in kale! Going to seed so had gone from being a great crop to a mini forest. Pres will desert and rebuild elsewhere but stuck the gorgeous wee nest back in another I'll leave and see what happens. Apologies Troglodytes everywhere:-(
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May 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Well I wasn't expecting this, wrens nesting (no eggs yet) in kale! Going to seed so had gone from being a great crop to a mini forest. Pres will desert and rebuild elsewhere but stuck the gorgeous wee nest back in another I'll leave and see what happens. Apologies Troglodytes everywhere:-(
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Just perusing your brilliant newsletter @ciaraioch.bsky.social newsletter when I came across this gem (1908).
"re-elected councillor accused by his election opponent of winning seat in the Castleisland Electoral Division through a litany of illegality and corruption." Plus ca change....
"re-elected councillor accused by his election opponent of winning seat in the Castleisland Electoral Division through a litany of illegality and corruption." Plus ca change....
May 1, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Just perusing your brilliant newsletter @ciaraioch.bsky.social newsletter when I came across this gem (1908).
"re-elected councillor accused by his election opponent of winning seat in the Castleisland Electoral Division through a litany of illegality and corruption." Plus ca change....
"re-elected councillor accused by his election opponent of winning seat in the Castleisland Electoral Division through a litany of illegality and corruption." Plus ca change....
Middle of the day bat action in local oak-hazel fragment of Atlantic rainforest, always worrying to see bats do this (warming climate disturbing hibernation?) but maybe just a solitary hungry individual
March 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Middle of the day bat action in local oak-hazel fragment of Atlantic rainforest, always worrying to see bats do this (warming climate disturbing hibernation?) but maybe just a solitary hungry individual
Almost all eagle mortalities in the Irish population are human caused, with illegal poisoning accounting for almost half of mortalities where the cause of death has been determined. Despite these losses the breeding population continues to expand
🌍🪶#RaptorResearch
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January 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Almost all eagle mortalities in the Irish population are human caused, with illegal poisoning accounting for almost half of mortalities where the cause of death has been determined. Despite these losses the breeding population continues to expand
🌍🪶#RaptorResearch
🌍🪶#RaptorResearch
Got these fab Xmas cards from the brilliant #
@ciaraioch.bsky.social and a few lovely extras! Go hiontach!
Maith thú Ciara
Support Irish artists (or just the ones from the Kingdom if you only have Kerry group shares 🤔)
@ciaraioch.bsky.social and a few lovely extras! Go hiontach!
Maith thú Ciara
Support Irish artists (or just the ones from the Kingdom if you only have Kerry group shares 🤔)
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Got these fab Xmas cards from the brilliant #
@ciaraioch.bsky.social and a few lovely extras! Go hiontach!
Maith thú Ciara
Support Irish artists (or just the ones from the Kingdom if you only have Kerry group shares 🤔)
@ciaraioch.bsky.social and a few lovely extras! Go hiontach!
Maith thú Ciara
Support Irish artists (or just the ones from the Kingdom if you only have Kerry group shares 🤔)
Agus mise....32 years since I saw Altan live but dragged yer wan to Dolans last night (her birthday), Maireád M is still a trad rock star in my eyes...
November 26, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Agus mise....32 years since I saw Altan live but dragged yer wan to Dolans last night (her birthday), Maireád M is still a trad rock star in my eyes...
A non-smouldering Sequoia, home to a White-tailed Eagle nest in Ireland
November 23, 2024 at 5:37 PM
A non-smouldering Sequoia, home to a White-tailed Eagle nest in Ireland
Release (Norwegian origin) birds have tended to disperse more than Irish-bred birds. To date, only 1 (that we know of) Irish release female has stayed to nest in Scotland. Eagles typically settle and pair up by their 3rd/4th cal year. 64 youngsters have been fledged to date (2013-24) here 🌍🦉🪶
November 14, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Release (Norwegian origin) birds have tended to disperse more than Irish-bred birds. To date, only 1 (that we know of) Irish release female has stayed to nest in Scotland. Eagles typically settle and pair up by their 3rd/4th cal year. 64 youngsters have been fledged to date (2013-24) here 🌍🦉🪶
The exception to date has been a 2018 Irish bred (Connemara) male (Aonghus) that made the longer 34.5km crossing to Galloway, SW Scotland, in May 2019, spending the summer in Northumbia, N England, before heading home via the Isle of Man, the 1st WTE recorded there since 1930! 🌍🪶🦉
November 14, 2024 at 10:15 AM
The exception to date has been a 2018 Irish bred (Connemara) male (Aonghus) that made the longer 34.5km crossing to Galloway, SW Scotland, in May 2019, spending the summer in Northumbia, N England, before heading home via the Isle of Man, the 1st WTE recorded there since 1930! 🌍🪶🦉
Irish White-tailed Eagles are great dispersers although the Irish Sea has been a barrier with the only crossing to date we know of being via the shortest routes, 20km from Northern Ireland to Kintyre, SW Scotland, or 29km 'island hopping' via Rathlin-Islay to Mull, Argyll 🦉🪶🌍
Pic: ad male: A English
Pic: ad male: A English
November 14, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Irish White-tailed Eagles are great dispersers although the Irish Sea has been a barrier with the only crossing to date we know of being via the shortest routes, 20km from Northern Ireland to Kintyre, SW Scotland, or 29km 'island hopping' via Rathlin-Islay to Mull, Argyll 🦉🪶🌍
Pic: ad male: A English
Pic: ad male: A English
Makes these guys look puny👀 those talons are off the charts #HowlerMonkeys worst nightmare
October 20, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Makes these guys look puny👀 those talons are off the charts #HowlerMonkeys worst nightmare