Have you heard the cuckoo in Leitrim yet?
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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.
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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’d never identified a bird or been on a country walk before in their life began to cherish the space, fresh air and freedom that local nature spots could give them. It’s safe to say that 2020 was the year humans woke up to nature. Spring Alive had the unique opportunity to take advantage of that enthusiasm, helping to turn this newfound respect for the natural world into a desire to learn abo