Wildlife & Natural Amenities

How to make your own bird boxes & tables

Now is the time to put your bird boxes out and if you want to know how to build a bird’s nestbox or table for instance you can following this link how to make a bird's nestbox and table. Don’t forget to place the birdbox away from the wind and rain. The link will bring you to ‘Mooney Goes Wild’, this is a great website for all things wild and has a range of information on bats, jackdaws and wildlife gardening and other wildlife.

What is biodiversity?

For many this term is really off-putting, but it’s one we’re stuck with – for now. In simple terms the word biodiversity can be described as the variety of plants and animals (species) and the places they live (ecosystems). An important aspect of biodiversity is the interconnectedness between all species, in other words the way in which they depend on one another for survival. The word biodiversity is made up from the term ‘biological diversity’. This diversity is the astounding array of plant and animal species that perform a vital role in the web of life.

Visit the Irish Heritage Council website it has a great video which explains biodiversity: Biodiversity Video