• Irish Wetland Bird Survey

    What’s involved?
    I-WeBS counters record waterbirds at wetland sites across the country during the winter ‘non-breeding’ season (September to March). The type of wetlands surveyed range from wet grasslands to large complex estuaries that hold thousands of birds, and everything in between. We’re always in need of new counters, so if you’d like to get involved to help monitor your local waterbirds please continue to fill in the form.

     

    Please note that a spotting scope is essential for taking part in I-WeBS, as well as waterbird ID skills.

    To find out more visit the website or read the I-WeBS counter manual. 

  • Thank you

    for expressing an interest in the Irish Wetland Bird Survey. To help us get an idea of your experience level please fill in this form and we will try to find a site suitable for you. This form is for I-WeBS Office use only - details submitted will only be used for the purpose stated above.

  • Motivations

    We are always striving to improve the survey. This question is just to help us understand the motivations of those participating in the survey, so we can try to ensure we are meeting those expectations.
  • Motivation for getting involved:

  • Equipment and Transport

  • Do you have*
  • When are you typically available?
  • Do you have access to a car (this will help us in selecting a site for you)?*

  • Waterbird Identification Skills

    Could you identify the following (by sight only)?
  • Ducks - Wigeon, Teal, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, Pochard, Pintail?*
  • Swans & Geese - Greenland White-fronted Goose, Greylag Goose, Whooper Swan?*
  • Waders - Oystercatcher, Redshank, Curlew, Knot, Dunlin, Bar-tailed Godwit, Black-tailed Godwit?*
  • Others – Great crested Grebe, Cormorant, Little Egret, Coot, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull?*

  • Waterbird Counting Experience

  • Please indicate how much experience you have counting waterbirds*
  • How did you hear about this survey?

  • BirdWatch Ireland is fully compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and with Irish data protection legislation. Please be assured that we will use any personal data which you submit to us through this form exclusively for the purposes of determining the suitability for potential volunteering opportunities and contacting you in in relation to same. We will never share your personal data with anyone else or permit any unauthorised access or use, and you may request that we delete your personal data at any time.

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