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Public benefits
The Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group comprises skilled volunteer raptor workers that operate to study, research, survey and monitor raptors (birds of prey) across Northern Ireland and to encourage the conservation of raptors in Northern Ireland and elsewhere. In addition the group aim to provide information on breeding raptors to relevant
statutory and non-statutory bodies in Northern Ireland and to raise the awareness and profile of all native raptor species and the issues facing them. The group and its expert volunteers aim to inform and assist the protection and wildlife agency and the police regarding suspected illegal persecution of raptors and to collaborate with other researchers and research organisations to develop our raptor research and monitoring programmes. The NIRSG understand that the public benefit criteria apply to our activities which include (i) the advancement of environmental protection or improvement since the data collected by volunteers are utilised to inform conservation management at various spatial and temporal scales for statutory, non-statutory and the wider public and through the wider conservation and protection of raptors through our training, outreach, events, advice, education, surveys, reporting and research activities; and for (ii) the advancement of animal welfare through best practice, advice, reporting and research in particular the expertise of volunteers in the detection, prevention and reporting of raptor crimes and the groups participation in the Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime (PAW NI) and production of strategic mapping and analytical research and publications on the awareness of illegal raptor killing and crimes that occur in Northern Ireland. These efforts can be demonstrated through the extensive efforts of volunteers in survey, monitoring, analysis, education, training, reporting and ultimately in conservation of birds of prey and through building an enduring mechanism and network of citizen-scientists to protect raptors for current and future generations alongside providing volunteers the tools, skills, support and education and field skills to optimise the raptor network and conserve these protected species for all members of all communities and all parts of society to enjoy the natural heritage of birds of prey No The work of the NIRSG benefits the range of raptor (bird of prey) species that occur in Northern Ireland and also benefits the volunteers who monitor these species across Northern Ireland. The general public also benefits from wider awareness and understanding during any outreach activities. Volunteers may benefit from increase access to the countryside and recreational activities generating wider physical and mental health benefits.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group, founded in 1991, is a network of voluntary raptor fieldworkers who monitor and record the fortunes of birds of prey across Northern Ireland. We collect information by visiting known raptor breeding and wintering sites each year to check for occupancy and to record the status, distribution and breeding
success of each species. We also visit previously un-surveyed areas to search for and to document new sites. We promote and encourage the conservation of Northern Ireland’s raptors by working in partnership with many others including landowners, statutory agencies, industry, academic researchers, educators, raptor rehabilitators and non-governmental organisations. The species we monitor include peregrine falcon, hen harrier, buzzard, merlin, kestrel, sparrowhawk, goshawk, red kite, white-tailed eagle, golden eagle, barn owl, long-eared owl, short-eared owl, marsh harrier, hobby, honey buzzard and osprey.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- The advancement of animal welfare
Who the charity helps
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
