The Merlin is one of Ireland’s rarest and most secretive birds of prey. These small but fierce falcons breed in remote uplands and winter across farmland and coastal areas, making them tricky to track. By monitoring where Merlins live, nest, and hunt, Veon ecologists can gather crucial data to protect their habitats from threats like … Read more
It was a pleasure for VEON Ltd to be involved in Jennings O’Donovan & Partners’ celebration of 75 years in business. As a part of their celebrations, they decided to plant a tree for each of their years in business and together with Sligo County Council and Glanua, a site was identified which is currently … Read more
We’re thrilled to share that Veon has been awarded the 2025 Excellence in Business Environment Management Award! This recognition reflects the dedication of our incredible interdisciplinary teams — ecologists, foresters, and arboriculturalists — whose passion and professionalism help our clients achieve real results while protecting and enhancing the environment. Operating across native woodlands, commercial forests, … Read more
The Greylag Goose (Anser anser) is a prominent and cherished species in County Offaly, Ireland, particularly within the Lough Boora Nature Reserve. This area, once a commercial bog, has been transformed into a thriving habitat for various bird species, including the Greylag Goose which was photographed by Veon ecologists undertaking a winter bird survey. … Read more
An NVC survey provides a botanical survey of a particular site and is usually required when there is a large-scale project taking place. Examples of this would be a major road, a power station, or if when gas pipelines are being installed. It also provides baseline information for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). On this … Read more
As winter settled over Ireland, the golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) arrived in vast flocks, painting our wetlands and coastal grasslands with their striking golden-speckled plumage. These migratory birds travel from their Arctic breeding grounds to overwinter here, forming dense, mesmerizing flocks that twist and turn in perfect synchrony—a breathtaking sight for any bird watcher. Golden … Read more
Once a rare visitor, the Great White Egret (Ardea alba) is now becoming a more familiar sight in Ireland’s wetlands as evidenced by Veon ornithologists when surveying wetlands in Co. Roscommon last week. These elegant, long-legged waders—pure white with striking yellow bills—were once confined to warmer European regions, but climate change and habitat restoration have … Read more
Spotted by Veon ornithologists in the woodlands of County Kerry today – the bold and beautiful Great Tit! This little songbird, Ireland’s largest tit species, is a year-round resident, brightening up gardens, parks, and forests with its striking black cap, white cheeks, and vibrant yellow chest. A lively and intelligent bird, the Great Tit is … Read more
February – March 2025 edition https://www.confor.org.uk/news/ftn-magazine/ftn-february-2025/
This Grey Heron was encountered by Veon ornithologists in Co. Tipperary during a Winter Bird Survey. Standing tall and motionless by the water’s edge, the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is one of Ireland’s most striking and graceful birds. With its long legs, sharp beak, and slow, deliberate movements, it’s the ultimate patient hunter—waiting silently before … Read more
A frustrating aspect of tree surveys is not always getting to see how the tree fared. Fortunately for us, and unfortunately for the tree, we got a chance to review a lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) that we previously condemned due to Dyer’s maze gill fungus (Phaeolus schweinitzii) and a pronounced lean that showed no signs of … Read more
This young White-tailed Eagle was photographed January 2025 in Co Roscommon. Lack of a wing tag and presence of black colour ring on its tarsis indicates that this bird was born in Ireland likely in 2023. White-tailed Eagles were re-introduced to Killarney National Park in 2007 and it is one of Ireland’s largest resident bird … Read more
