''Irish Birds'' is the annual journal of
BirdWatch Ireland
BirdWatch Ireland (BWI) is a voluntary conservation organisation and registered charity devoted to the conservation and protection of wild birds and their habitats in Ireland. It was formerly known as the Irish Wildbird Conservancy (IWC). Irish Wi ...
. Its first issue was published in 1977, superseding the ''Irish Bird Report'', which had been published from 1953 (number 1) to 1975 (number 23). ''Irish Birds'' publishes papers and notes on all aspects of birds in Ireland, as well as incorporating the annual Irish Bird Report and Irish Ringing Report.
The founding editor of ''Irish Birds'' was Clive Hutchinson (1977-1984). Subsequent editors have been Hugh Brazier (1985-1996), Brendan Kavanagh (1997-2000), Stephen Newton (2001-2008), Pat Smiddy (2009-2017) and Barry McMahon (2018-present).
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List of ornithology journals
The following is a list of notable journals and magazines relating to birding and ornithology. The continent and country columns give the location where the journal or magazine is published and may not correspond with its scope or content.
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List of birds of Ireland
Journals and magazines relating to birding and ornithology
Magazines established in 1977
English-language magazines
Annual magazines
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