Sponsor a Bird Atlas species

The Bird Atlas project represents one of the most important ornithological endeavours ever undertaken in Ireland. Survey work began in 2007 and is due to be completed next year. The end result will be a landmark atlas of the breeding and wintering birds of Ireland and Britain, a book that is set to be a bible for conservationists, decision-makers and birdwatchers both in Ireland and around the world.

Each of the species featured in the book can be sponsored, either by companies, groups or individuals, and the name of each sponsor will appear alongside the entry for their respective species. The name of each sponsor will also be featured on the main Bird Atlas website.

All proceeds raised through this sponsorship scheme go to fund the Atlas project itself, and all sponsorship bids are welcome.

A full list of the species still available to sponsors appears below. Bidding starts at €400 per species, bids will remain confidential and the highest bid received for each species by 5:00pm on Friday 12th March will win.

To place your bid(s), please e-mail Niall Hatch at nhatch@birdwatchireland.ie, stating the species that you would like to sponsor and the amount of your bid.

Species available

Greenland White-fronted Goose
Whooper Swan
Brent Goose
Long-tailed Duck
Great Northern Diver
Great Crested Grebe
Hen Harrier
Oystercatcher
Iceland Gull
Roseate Tern
Little Tern
Fieldfare
Magpie
Hooded Crow
Linnet
Bullfinch