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		<title>How to see more wildlife</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s something a little bit special about a wildlife encounter. It taps into a childlike sense of wonder that all too often remains hidden beneath our sensible adult facade. For a brief moment, we&#8217;re transported to a simpler, more natural world and reminded of how we fit into it. It&#8217;s a thrilling experience, and a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Swarovski Optik NL Pure 8&#215;32: my daily optic of choice for birding and wildlife observation.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Binocular Reviews]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In November 2010, my wife surprised me with a pair of Swarovski Optik 10&#215;42 SLC HD for my 40th birthday present. Since then we&#8217;ve been practically inseparable (me and the binoculars, I mean, although of course the alternative interpretation is also true). They were without a doubt the best binoculars I had ever used and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>ID Handbook of European Birds: Book Review</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/id-handbook-of-european-birds-book-review/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Wildlife Books]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bird id]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Princeton Press]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[For Christmas 2010, I received a copy of a book called Advanced Bird ID Guide: The Western Palaearctic by Dutch birder and bird identification specialist Nils van Duivendijk. It was (still is) a compact, paperback volume — all text, no images — covering every plumage of all 1,300 species and subspecies of bird recorded in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>LED Lenser P5R 2025 torch/flashlight review</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/led-lenser-p5r-2025-torch-flashlight-review/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Wildlife Tech]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flashlight]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pros:&#160;Compact, bright, convenient and versatile. Universal USB C charging, straightforward controls, handy flood-to-spot focusable beam. Rechargeable battery can be switched for a regular AA lithium/alkaline batteries (making it easy to carry a spare or two for emergencies), convenient LED indicator shows remaining charge on power-up and charge-level when charging. 7-Year Warranty (on registration). Cons:&#160;As with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Unprecedented Eurasian Hoopoe influx to Ireland</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/eurasian-hoopoe-influx-to-ireland-unprecedented/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Irish Wildlife News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rare Birds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[birds]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[migration]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over the last couple of weeks a truly remarkable bird has been making headlines in the national press across Ireland. The Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops), has been turning up in unprecedented numbers this spring, particularly along the south coast, making this the best opportunity ever to catch a glimpse of this exotic visitor. Eurasian Hoopoe [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Book Review: Bird Photographer of the Year, Collection 9</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/book-review-bird-photographer-of-the-year-collection-9/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:29:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Bird Photographer of the Year competition is an annual celebration of avian imagery that captures some of the most breathtaking photographs of birds from around the globe. The competition is open to photographers of all ages, from anywhere in the world, and features some of the world&#8217;s best bird photography. Each year, the organisers [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bumper Corncrake breeding season sees best numbers in 25 years</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/bumper-corncrake-breeding-season-sees-best-numbers-in-25-years/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Figures from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) confirm that the red-listed Corncrake has had its most successful Irish breeding season in 25 years with 233 confirmed breeding territories. The 2024 figure represents a 45% increase since 2018. The ground-nesting corncrake is a shy and elusive summer visitor that spends most of its time [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Panasonic Lumix G9II Camera Review for Wildlife Photography</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/panasonic-lumix-g9ii-camera-review-for-wildlife-photography/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 19:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been using the superb Panasonic Lumix G9 Micro-four-thirds camera for my wildlife photography since I reviewed it here on the site back in 2018, not long after its release. It was&#8230; and indeed still is&#8230; a fantastic camera for wildlife. With the announcement of the Lumix G9II in late 2023, Panasonic brought its flagship [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Early date for Whale Watch Ireland 2024</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/early-date-for-whale-watch-ireland-2024/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 12:27:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whale Watch Ireland, the annual Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) nationwide public whale watching event, has switched dates for 2024. Now in its 22nd year, this coordinated national event takes place simultaneously at 11 sites around the Irish coast, which means there is a good chance that at least one site will be within [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to watch Basking Sharks</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/how-to-watch-basking-sharks-in-ireland/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 09:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Shark-infested waters&#8221; isn&#8217;t a term you normally associate with the Irish coastline, yet in late spring and early summer the Irish coast is one of the best places in Europe to see one of the world&#8217;s largest sharks. The basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus)&#160;is&#160;the largest fish in the North&#160;Atlantic, and second largest in the world (beaten [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vortex Razor HD 27-60&#215;85 Spotting Scope Review</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/vortex-razor-hd-27-60x85-spotting-scope-review/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pros: Bright, sharp, high-contrast image that delivers plenty of detail at lower magnifications across a wide range of conditions. Large objective lens pulls in plenty of light through twilight and beyond, focus ring integrated into scope body is quick and accurate. Reasonably compact for a full-size scope. Excellent build quality and ergonomics. Arca-Swiss compatible foot [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>2024 Discover Wildlife Weekend Dates</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/2024-discover-wildlife-weekend-dates/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re delighted to announce that we&#8217;ve finalised dates for our popular Discover Wildlife Weekends on the West Cork Coast for the 2024 season. We&#8217;ll be running 4 weekends spanning spring, summer and autumn next year, and hope you can join us on one of them. Wildlife Weekend Dates for 2024 Weekends will take place from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Swarovski Optik NL Pure 10&#215;32 Binocular Review</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/swarovski-optik-nl-pure-10x32-binocular-review/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pros:&#160;Fantastic edge-to-edge image quality, sublime ergonomics, great low-light performance and a field of view to rival many 8x binoculars, coupled with outstanding build quality &#8212; the NL Pure 10&#215;32 is an exceptional binocular up there with the very best. Cons:&#160;While they are svelte, the barrels on the NL Pure are long for a 32mm binocular, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Páramo champions recycling of its outdoor gear</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/paramo-champions-recycling-of-its-outdoor-gear/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:06:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When it comes to outdoor gear that can keep you comfortable in all kinds of conditions, and has the ethical environmental credentials many wildlife enthusiasts look for, UK based manufacturer Páramo is going to be up near the top of a very short list. I&#8217;ve been using Páramo rain gear since I reviewed their superb [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vortex Razor UHD 10&#215;42 Binocular Review</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/vortex-razor-uhd-10x42-binocular-review/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pros:&#160;Superb image quality that lives up the name. Exceptionally bright, pin-sharp image across the wide field of view. Smooth, accurate focus and outstanding build quality rounds off what is a very accomplished binocular that holds its own with the best on the market. Cons:&#160;A little on the large side for a 42mm binocular &#8212; particularly [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Oak Processionary Moth confirmed in Ireland</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/oak-processionary-moth-confirmed-in-ireland/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Oak Processionary Moth]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine confirmed earlier this week that colonies of the invasive Oak Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) had been discovered on four oak trees in a Dublin housing estate. The caterpillars and the trees have been destroyed in an attempt to eradicate the pest before it becomes established. Intensive surveying [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>World Migratory Bird Day &#8212; ESRI Mapping Migration</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/world-migratory-bird-day-esri-mapping-migration/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 18:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Irish Wildlife News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[birding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[birds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[citizen science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[migration]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Around 450 different bird species have been recorded on the island of Ireland, and although a lot of them are migratory and rare, now is the best chance to catch a glimpse of them as they return north to build nests and prepare for the breeding season. Esri Ireland, a market leader in Geographic Information [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vanguard VEO HD 2 8&#215;42 Binocular Review</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/vanguard-veo-hd-2-8x42-binocular-review/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 13:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Binocular Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[8x Binoculars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[8x42]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[binoculars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[full size binoculars]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Vanguard]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pros: High quality optics that deliver premium features and a high-performance viewing experience at a reasonable price point. Sharp, contrasty image impresses in a range of challenging viewing conditions. Bright, vivid colours that make the image &#8220;pop&#8221;. Cons: Twist up eyecups are plastic, rather than metal, Vanguard Warranty dropped from 25 years to only 10 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>2023 Discover Wildlife Weekend Dates</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/2023-discover-wildlife-weekend-dates/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wildlife Tours]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2023]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Celtic Ross Hotel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discover Wildlife Weekend]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guided wildlife tours]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rosscarbery]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://irelandswildlife.com/?p=61366</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Our popular Discover Wildlife Weekends will once again take place in spring, summer and autumn of 2023. As always, we&#8217;ll be hosting the weekends in Rosscarbery, on the stunning West Cork stretch of Ireland&#8217;s Wild Atlantic Way. What are Discover Wildlife Weekends? Discover Wildlife Weekends are the perfect opportunity to get away from the hustle [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Review: Hawke Frontier APO 10&#215;42 Binocular</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/review-hawke-frontier-apo-10x42-binocular/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Binocular Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[10x Binoculars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[binoculars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hawke]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outstanding]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hawke&#8217;s Frontier APO is the new flagship binocular model from a brand with a reputation for offering the best value for money in the business. With a host of premium features, at a price-point that undercuts market leaders by a significant margin, we find out how Hawke&#8217;s new top-of-the-range birding and wildlife binocular stacks up. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Book Review: Crossbill Guides, Ireland</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/book-review-crossbill-guides-ireland/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Wildlife Books]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[book review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel guide]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[For a small island perched on the edge of the north Atlantic, right on the periphery of Europe, Ireland is home to a wonderful array of flora and fauna, and the diverse mosaic of habitats that they call home. As a wildlife and nature enthusiast visiting Ireland, it can all be a bit bewildering. Choosing [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Avian Influenza hits Irish seabird colonies</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/avian-influenza-hits-irish-seabird-colonies/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Irish Wildlife News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[avian influenza]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bird flu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[corvids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raptors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seabirds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wildfowl]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://irelandswildlife.com/?p=57824</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) has hit Irish seabird colonies this breeding season after running rampant through similar colonies in the UK earlier this year. The disease, which can infect a wide range of bird species, appears to have hit breeding Gannet colonies particularly hard. Gannets, our larges seabird, nest in dense colonies on [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>German Precision Optics (GPO) Passion HD 10&#215;42 Binocular Review</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/german-precision-optics-gpo-passion-hd-10x42-binocular-review/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Binocular Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[10x Binoculars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[10x42]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[binoculars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[full size binoculars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[German Precision Optics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[premium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[review]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pros: Premium quality build and high-end features combined with outstanding optics at a lower price point than most top binocular brands. Image is pin sharp and contrasty across the wide field of view, and colours pop, yet still appear natural and neutral, with no obvious colour cast. Cons: Feels a little on the large/long side [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Beneficial Garden Insects and How to Attract Them to Your Garden</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/beneficial-garden-insects-and-how-to-attract-them-to-your-garden/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Reese L]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wildlife Gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beetles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[butterflies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hoverflies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[invertebrates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ladybirds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wildlife garden]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://irelandswildlife.com/?p=52987</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Beneficial insects are essential in keeping our gardens and farms healthy. Some pollinate plants that produce our food. Others eat pests that would otherwise destroy our food crops. They also help break down dead organic material and recycle nutrients back into the soil. We rely on these tiny insects more than we realize, and they [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Cuckoo spit/spittlebug foam on plants is harmless. Please leave it alone.</title>
		<link>https://irelandswildlife.com/cuckoo-spit-spittlebug-foam-on-plants-is-harmless-please-leave-it-alone/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Calvin Jones]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Biodiversity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Garden Wildlife]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Biodiversity Crisis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[journalism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RSVP]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m usually delighted to see Ireland&#8217;s Wildlife featured in the media — but a recent article published in the Gardening section of the RSVP Magazine website has me less than thrilled. The article in question sensationalises the connection between frog-hoppers/spittle bugs (their American name) and a bacterial plant disease called Xylella fastidiosa. Yes, in areas [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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