Wildlife
Dublin City has a rich and varied biodiversity. 28 of the 33 species of Irish mammals are found within just 20km of O'Connell Bridge. The City has a variety of habitats and ecosystems such as nature reserves, Dublin Bay, parks, streets, canals (such as the Royal and
Grand Canals
), buildings, gardens, beaches (such as Sandymount and Dollymount Strands), community gardens and rivers. Some of these are so important that they have been designated as bird sanctuaries, UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Wetlands of International Importance and Special Amenity Areas.
Links and Resources
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Birdwatch Ireland
BirdWatch Ireland (BWI) is the trading name of the Irish Wildbird Conservancy (IWC) formed in 1968. We are the the leading voluntary conservation organisation in Ireland, devoted to... more » -
Dublin Zoo
During the past 200 years or so, zoos have changed as the world has changed. When zoos first opened they were just ‘menageries’. During the 20th century it became obvious that habitats... more » -
Irish Seal Sanctuary
Aims to provide shelter, treatment and rehabilitation for rescued marine wildlife found in difficulty around Ireland's coast. more » -
Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is dedicated to the conservation and better understanding of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoise) in Irish waters... more » -
Irish Wildlife Trust
Working to ensure the favourable conservation status of our protected areas by highlighting transgressions before the national and European court systems... more » -
World Wildlife Fund
As the world's premier conservation organization, WWF is working around the world to protect endangered wildlife, preserve wild lands and address global threats and challenges. .. more »
