IGPCT abstract excepted for IUGB conference

June 12, 2011 0 Comment

The Irish Grey Partridge Conservation Trust has recently submitted an abstract for a conference, which will be hosted by the International Union of Game Biologist (IUGB). The title of the… Continue Reading IGPCT abstract excepted for IUGB conference

First clutch of 2011 spotted in Boora

May 27, 2011 0 Comment

A clutch of 21 Wild partridge chicks and their parents were spotted this morning in Boora. This is the first confirmed sighting of juvenile birds in 2011. They were spotted… Continue Reading First clutch of 2011 spotted in Boora

Boora Project Management contract comes to a successful end

April 4, 2011 0 Comment

The Grey Partridge project in Boora moved into a new phase from the 1st of April 2011 with the expiration of the 5 year management contract between the National Parks… Continue Reading Boora Project Management contract comes to a successful end

Grey Partridge & Living the Wildlife

March 25, 2011 0 Comment

Rte1 Living the Wildlife programme to feature the Grey Partridge project in Boora on Tuesday 29th March at 7pm. Don’t miss out on what promises to be an excellent insight… Continue Reading Grey Partridge & Living the Wildlife

Trusts work Highlighted in Irish Times

November 2, 2010 0 Comment

The Irish Grey partridge conservation trusts work on game bird conservation was highlighted in yesterday’s Irish Times in an article by Eoghan McConnell. Please follow the link below to access… Continue Reading Trusts work Highlighted in Irish Times

Red Grouse Conference a great success

October 17, 2010 0 Comment

More than 150 delegates attended the Trust’s conference on Irish Red Grouse which was held in Tullamore on Saturday 16th. Delegates were drawn from a wide variety of fields. The… Continue Reading Red Grouse Conference a great success

Irish Red Grouse Conference – Time for Action

October 15, 2010 0 Comment

The Trust will host an important conference tomorrow Saturday 16th October in The Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore Co.Offaly to discuss the future for Ireland’s Red Grouse. National and International speakers… Continue Reading Irish Red Grouse Conference – Time for Action

2010 Autum Count confirms a great year for Ireland’s Grey Partridge

October 8, 2010 0 Comment

Population estimates just released show that the number of wild grey partridge in Boora has reached the highest ever recorded with a total of 908 birds. This is a fantastic… Continue Reading 2010 Autum Count confirms a great year for Ireland’s Grey Partridge

Lapwing counts down from 2009

May 27, 2010 0 Comment

Signs of Avian Predation has affected Lapwing Productivity. Early counts conducted in Boora in 2010 have suggested that there has been a fall off in Lapwing breeding productivity. Following last… Continue Reading Lapwing counts down from 2009