Many of Ireland’s breeding birds are disappearing. Iconic species like Hen Harrier, Curlew and Nightjar have dwindled dangerously close to extinction as breeding species. There are lots of potential factors. One is a drastic reduction in the availability suitable breeding habitat. We have proven already that when we work constructively with landowners and reward them for actions that we can reverse this trend with some species. ( Corncrake being the most obvious ). We have a unique opportunity t