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  This Year
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Total counts

  • Records: 1,651,715
  • Species: 14,892

Records per month (2025/2026)

Records per group (12 Months)

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Recent records

  • 7-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)
    2026-09-28
    Royal Canal, Maynooth
  • Wood Blewit (Lepista nuda)
    2026-09-27
    Fota garden
  • Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
    2026-09-28
    Royal Canal, Maynooth
  • Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis)
    2026-09-26
    Carrigtwohill
  • Viper's-bugloss (Echium vulgare)
    2026-09-26
    Carrigtwohill
  • Musk-mallow (Malva moschata)
    2026-09-26
    Carrigtwohill
  • Red-osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea)
    2026-09-26
    Carrigtwohill
  • Ribbed Melilot (Melilotus officinalis)
    2026-09-26
    Carrigtwohill
  • Yellow-wort (Blackstonia perfoliata)
    2026-09-26
    Carrigtwohill
  • Blue-thimble-flower (Gilia capitata)
    2026-09-26
    Carrigtwohill
  • Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
    2026-09-28
    Falcarragh
  • 14-spot Ladybird (Propylea quattuordecimpunctata)
    2026-09-28
    Royal Canal, Maynooth
  • Lesser Stag Beetle (Dorcus parallelipipedus)
    2026-09-28
    Dun a Rí Forest Park Kingscourt
  • Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
    2026-09-28
    Royal Canal, Maynooth
  • Birch Woodwart (Jackrogersella multiformis)
    2026-09-28
    Lyranes
  • Deceiver (Laccaria laccata)
    2026-09-26
    Esker, Rosscahill
  • Brown Hawker (Aeshna grandis)
    2026-09-28
    Dungloe Riverwalk
  • Hazel Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius)
    2026-09-28
    Rathmore Naas Co Kildare
  • Brown Hawker (Aeshna grandis)
    2026-09-28
    Dungloe Riverwalk
  • Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare var. fasciculare)
    2026-09-26
    Esker, Rosscahill
  • White Fibrecap (Inocybe geophylla)
    2026-09-26
    Esker, Rosscahill
  • Ilybius fuliginosus
    2026-09-13
    Esker, Rosscahill
  • Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
    2026-09-27
    Kealkil
  • Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
    2026-09-28
    Back Garden
  • Bugle Tigress (Athalia cordata)
    2026-09-27
    Esker, Rosscahill
  • Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta)
    2026-09-28
    Pollagh, Brigit's Garden
  • Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
    2026-09-27
    Brinny
  • Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
    2026-09-28
    Castle Demesne, Newcastle West
  • Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
    2026-09-28
    Tinnabinna
  • Eristalis intricaria
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Calliphora vicina
    2026-09-28
    Rathnaneane
  • Cobweb Spider (Pholcus phalangioides)
    2026-09-28
    Rathnaneane
  • Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
    2026-09-28
    Derry
  • Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)
    2026-09-11
    Glenasmole
  • Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Pygmy Shrew (Sorex minutus)
    2026-09-11
    Glenasmole
  • Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
    2026-09-11
    Glenasmole
  • Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
    2026-09-11
    Glenasmole
  • Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
    2026-09-11
    Glenasmole
  • Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
    2026-09-01
    Pimlico
  • Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica)
    2026-09-20
    Sean Walsh Park
  • Oak Moss (Evernia prunastri)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
    2026-09-13
    Dodder Linear Park
  • Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare var. fasciculare)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica)
    2026-09-13
    Dodder Linear Park
  • Shaggy Ink Cap (Coprinus comatus)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
    2026-09-01
    River Liffey Islandbridge
  • Prickly Sow-thistle (Sonchus asper)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Many-flowered Rose (Rosa multiflora)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Common Mouse-ear (Cerastium fontanum)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Yellow-wort (Blackstonia perfoliata)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Water Mint (Mentha aquatica)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Common Field-speedwell (Veronica persica)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis subsp. arvensis)
    2026-09-28
    Dromin Macturlogh
  • Redshank (Persicaria maculosa)
    2026-09-28
    Mountnugent
  • Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
    2026-09-27
    Achill Island Keel beach
  • Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
    2026-09-28
    Dunquin
  • Bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.)
    2026-09-28
    Cahercorney
  • Frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae)
    2026-09-28
    Cahercorney
  • Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)
    2026-09-28
    Limerick
  • Rock Dove / Feral Pigeon (Columba livia)
    2026-09-28
    Limerick
  • Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
    2026-09-28
    Limerick
  • Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis)
    2026-09-28
    Dunleer, Co.Louth
  • Common Michaelmas-daisy (Aster novi-belgii x lanceolatus = A. x salignus)
    2026-09-28
    Lyranes
  • Common Marbled Carpet (Dysstroma truncata)
    2026-09-28
    Dunreagh
  • Blair's Shoulder-knot (Lithophane leautieri)
    2026-09-28
    Dunreagh
  • Syrphus ribesii
    2026-09-28
    Furbo
  • Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus)
    2026-09-28
    Furbo
  • Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
    2026-09-28
    Furbo
  • Freckled Dapperling (Echinoderma asperum)
    2026-09-24
    Peatlands Park
  • White Knight (Tricholoma album)
    2026-09-24
    Peatlands Park
  • Bloody Brittlegill (Russula sanguinaria)
    2026-09-24
    Peatlands Park
  • Aniseed Funnel (Clitocybe odora)
    2026-09-24
    Peatlands Park
  • Bovine Bolete (Suillus bovinus)
    2026-09-24
    Peatlands Park
  • Purple Brittlegill (Russula atropurpurea)
    2026-09-24
    Peatlands Park
  • Red Cracking Bolete (Xerocomellus chrysenteron)
    2026-09-24
    Peatlands Park
  • Blusher (Amanita rubescens var. rubescens)
    2026-09-24
    Peatlands Park
  • Sordid Blewit (Lepista sordida)
    2026-09-24
    Peatlands Park
  • Fiery Milkcap (Lactarius pyrogalus)
    2026-09-24
    Peatlands Park
  • Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)
    2026-09-28
    near Doogort,Achill,Co.Mayo
  • Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea)
    2026-09-28
    near Doogort,Achill,Co.Mayo
  • Curlew (Numenius arquata)
    2026-09-28
    The Lookout, Dungarvan
  • Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)
    2026-09-28
    The Lookout, Dungarvan
  • Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
    2026-09-28
    The Lookout, Dungarvan
  • Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)
    2026-09-28
    Clonakilty
  • Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa)
    2026-09-28
    Oulagh West
  • Noon Fly ()
    2026-09-28
    Johnduffswood
  • Orange-tipped Nest Moth (Tinea semifulvella)
    2026-09-28
    Coolnagearagh
  • Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
    2026-09-27
    Innishannon
  • Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
    2026-09-25
    Innishannon
  • Bronze Shieldbug (Troilus luridus)
    2026-09-27
    Glenamaddy Turlough
  • Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)
    2026-09-28
    Johnswell
  • Common Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus vespillo)
    2026-09-25
    Doochary
  • Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea)
    2026-09-28
    Derryleconnell, Doochary
  • Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
    2026-09-28
    Crumlin
  • 2-spot Ladybird (Adalia bipunctata)
    2026-09-28
    Waterford
  • 2-spot Ladybird (Adalia bipunctata)
    2026-09-28
    Waterford
  • 7-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)
    2026-09-28
    Bracklin Bailieborough
  • Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
    2026-09-27
    Barnland

Most recorded

  • Bird
    Robin (Erithacus rubecula)1003
    Buzzard (Buteo buteo)1002
    Blackbird (Turdus merula)873
    Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)723
    Swallow (Hirundo rustica)685
  • Flowering plant
    Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna)418
    Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica)343
    Primrose (Primula vulgaris)329
    Dandelion (Taraxacum agg.)307
    Herb-Robert (Geranium robertianum)288
  • Insect - butterfly
    Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)1673
    Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)1258
    Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)1176
    Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)1136
    Peacock (Inachis io)701
  • Insect - dragonfly (Odonata)
    Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum)274
    Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula)233
    Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator)222
    Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans)215
    Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)175
  • Insect - hymenopteran
    Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum)627
    Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris)521
    Red-tailed Bumble Bee (Bombus lapidarius)431
    White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum)275
    Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)249
  • Insect - moth
    Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)1102
    Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba)754
    Silver Y (Autographa gamma)603
    Small Square-spot (Diarsia rubi)558
    Brimstone Moth (Opisthograptis luteolata)552
  • Insect - true fly (Diptera)
    Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus)204
    Eristalis tenax160
    Eristalis pertinax143
    Helophilus pendulus95
    Syrphus ribesii92
  • Marine mammal
    Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)56
    Harbour Seal (Phoca vitulina)27
    Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)10
    Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis)9
    Bottle-nosed Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)7
  • Terrestrial mammal
    Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)3795
    Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)1602
    Pine Marten (Martes martes)1054
    Fox (Vulpes vulpes)959
    Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)373

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