A thriving community of Kingfishers living along the Nore have secured the river's status as a Special Protected Area. According to a 2010 survey, there are now 22 pairs along the main channel between Borris-in-Ossory in Co. Laois and Coolnamuck, near Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, making it an ornithological site of "national importance".
(Kingfisher photo taken from Birdwatch Ireland website - credit: Michael Finn.)
Peak populations of Mute Swans, Cormorants, Moorhens, Snipes, Sand Martins, Grey Herons and Mallards were also recorded.
SPA status is awarded under the EU Birds Directive, a piece of legislation that regulates the management of habitats in order to protect endangered bird species. The SPA is separate to the Nore's existing SAC status - or Special Area of Conservation - which designates the river as one of 16 priority habitats in Ireland. Both are regulated by National Parks and Wildlife.
(Kingfisher photo taken from Birdwatch Ireland website - credit: Michael Finn.)
Peak populations of Mute Swans, Cormorants, Moorhens, Snipes, Sand Martins, Grey Herons and Mallards were also recorded.
SPA status is awarded under the EU Birds Directive, a piece of legislation that regulates the management of habitats in order to protect endangered bird species. The SPA is separate to the Nore's existing SAC status - or Special Area of Conservation - which designates the river as one of 16 priority habitats in Ireland. Both are regulated by National Parks and Wildlife.
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