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  This Year
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Total counts

  • Records: 1,595,457
  • Species: 14,627

Records per month (2025/2026)

Records per group (12 Months)

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Recent records

  • Rape (Brassica napus)
    2026-05-02
    Lurgan
  • Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
    2026-07-05
    Lurgan
  • Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii)
    2026-07-07
    Monaneea Lake
  • Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare)
    2026-07-06
    Lurgan
  • Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
    2026-07-06
    Lurgan
  • Horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
    2026-07-06
    Lurgan
  • Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
    2026-07-07
    Lurgan
  • Lesser Emperor (Anax parthenope)
    2026-07-07
    Monaneea Lake
  • Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
    2026-07-07
    Lurgan
  • Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
    2026-07-07
    Killinkere
  • Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
    2026-07-07
    Killinkere
  • Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
    2026-07-07
    Ballyfermot
  • Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
    2026-07-07
    Ballyfermot
  • Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
    2026-07-06
    Killinchy
  • Corncrake (Crex crex)
    2026-07-05
    Cartron
  • Green Arches (Anaplectoides prasina)
    2026-07-07
    Cuan beo polytunnel
  • Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
    2026-07-07
    Cuan beo polytunnel
  • Northern Marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza purpurella)
    2026-07-07
    Fawnmore
  • Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
    2026-07-07
    Garden
  • Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
    2026-07-07
    Duckspool, Abbeyside
  • Common Spotted-orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)
    2026-07-07
    Dernacart bog
  • Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
    2026-07-07
    Dun Laoghaire
  • Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)
    2026-07-07
    Boa island co fermanagh
  • Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
    2026-07-07
    Hillside
  • Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)
    2026-07-07
    Holly bush
  • Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
    2026-07-07
    Hedgerow
  • Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
    2026-07-07
    Raheny
  • Large White (Pieris brassicae)
    2026-07-07
    stillorgan
  • Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
    2026-07-07
    Raheny
  • Dove's-foot Crane's-bill (Geranium molle)
    2026-07-05
    Portadown
  • Scentless Mayweed (Tripleurospermum inodorum)
    2026-07-05
    Portadown
  • Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris)
    2026-07-04
    Silverwood
  • Common Meadow-rue (Thalictrum flavum)
    2026-07-04
    Silverwood
  • Common Spotted-orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)
    2026-07-04
    Silverwood
  • Common Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
    2026-07-04
    Silverwood
  • Crayfish (Astacidae)
    2026-07-07
    Johnstown
  • Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
    2026-07-04
    New Ross
  • Pine Marten (Martes martes)
    2026-07-07
    Hacketstown
  • Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum)
    2026-07-07
    Jenkinstown Park
  • Eupeodes luniger
    2026-07-07
    Jenkinstown Park
  • Garden Grass-veneer (Chrysoteuchia culmella)
    2026-07-07
    Tournore
  • Flame Carpet (Xanthorhoe designata)
    2026-07-07
    Carrickmore
  • Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)
    2026-07-07
    Inishbofin
  • 7-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)
    2026-03-17
    Tralee Bay Wetlands
  • Southern Cleavers (Galium verrucosum)
    2026-07-01
    Portmore
  • Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris)
    2026-02-25
    Tralee Bay Wetlands
  • White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum)
    2026-02-25
    Tralee Bay Wetlands
  • Fine-leaved Water-dropwort (Oenanthe aquatica)
    2026-07-01
    Portmore
  • Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)
    2026-07-07
    Garden of urban house , housing estate
  • Marsh Woundwort (Stachys palustris)
    2026-07-01
    Portmore
  • Cleavers (Galium aparine)
    2026-07-01
    Portmore
  • Blue Water-speedwell (Veronica anagallis-aquatica)
    2026-07-01
    Portmore
  • White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum)
    2026-02-18
    Tralee Bay Wetlands
  • Gwynne's Mining Bee (Andrena bicolor)
    2026-06-20
    Oysterhaven
  • Common Frog (Rana temporaria)
    2026-02-18
    Tralee Bay Wetlands
  • Marsh Helleborine (Epipactis palustris)
    2026-06-30
    Lisclogher
  • Yellow-legged Furrow Bee (Halictus rubicundus)
    2026-06-16
    Leap Community Garden
  • Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella)
    2026-07-04
    dunsany
  • Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
    2026-07-07
    Dundellerick East
  • Buff Footman (Eilema depressa)
    2026-07-07
    Betty
  • Common Purple & Gold (Pyrausta purpuralis)
    2026-07-06
    Togher Bog
  • Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum)
    2026-07-07
    Bettystown
  • Garden Tiger (Arctia caja)
    2026-07-07
    Dundrum
  • Straw Grass-veneer (Agriphila straminella)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Cock's-foot Miner (Elachista atricomella)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Thistle Marble (Lobesia abscisana)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Four-spotted Footman (Lithosia quadra)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Pale Straw Pearl (Udea lutealis)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Large Emerald (Geometra papilionaria)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Early Grey (Xylocampa areola)
    2026-04-08
    Rossmore Ballyfin
  • Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica)
    2026-04-08
    Rossmore Ballyfin
  • Clouded Drab (Orthosia incerta)
    2026-04-08
    Rossmore Ballyfin
  • Early Tooth-striped (Trichopteryx carpinata)
    2026-04-08
    Rossmore Ballyfin
  • Satellite (Eupsilia transversa)
    2026-04-08
    Rossmore Ballyfin
  • Light Emerald (Campaea margaritata)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
    2026-07-07
    Bettystown
  • Scalloped Oak (Crocallis elinguaria)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Bright-line Brown-eye (Lacanobia oleracea)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Smoky Wainscot (Mythimna impura)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Bee Moth (Aphomia sociella)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Barred Fruit-tree Dot (Ectoedemia atricollis)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Single-dotted Wave (Idaea dimidiata)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Brown Rustic (Rusina ferruginea)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Buff Footman (Eilema depressa)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Double Dart (Graphiphora augur)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix (Pandemis heparana)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Common Marble (Celypha lacunana)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi)
    2026-07-07
    Limerick city
  • Small Fan-footed Wave (Idaea biselata)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Dark Spectacle (Abrostola triplasia)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Thistle Straw (Aethes cnicana)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Burnished Brass (Diachrysia chrysitis)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Willow Beauty (Peribatodes rhomboidaria)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Double Square-spot (Xestia triangulum)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Flame Shoulder (Ochropleura plecta)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Fan-foot (Herminia tarsipennalis)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Peach Blossom (Thyatira batis)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Double-striped Pug (Gymnoscelis rufifasciata)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Common Rustic agg. (Mesapamea secalis agg.)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla
  • Uncertain (Hoplodrina alsines)
    2026-07-06
    Ballacolla

Most recorded

  • Bird
    Robin (Erithacus rubecula)873
    Blackbird (Turdus merula)803
    Buzzard (Buteo buteo)690
    Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)629
    Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)589
  • Flowering plant
    Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna)408
    Primrose (Primula vulgaris)325
    Dandelion (Taraxacum agg.)260
    Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis)258
    Herb-Robert (Geranium robertianum)233
  • Insect - butterfly
    Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)807
    Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)601
    Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines)514
    Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)507
    Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)460
  • Insect - dragonfly (Odonata)
    Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula)206
    Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans)140
    Azure Damselfly (Coenagrion puella)109
    Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)106
    Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)102
  • Insect - hymenopteran
    Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris)382
    Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum)374
    Red-tailed Bumble Bee (Bombus lapidarius)226
    White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lucorum)214
    Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum)175
  • Insect - moth
    White Ermine (Spilosoma lubricipeda)369
    Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica)325
    Humming-bird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)280
    Buff Ermine (Spilosoma luteum)268
    Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi)223
  • Insect - true fly (Diptera)
    Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus)128
    Eristalis pertinax90
    Eristalis tenax75
    Helophilus pendulus59
    Syrphus ribesii52
  • Marine mammal
    Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)33
    Harbour Seal (Phoca vitulina)23
    Harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena)9
    Bottle-nosed Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)4
    Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis)4
  • Terrestrial mammal
    Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)2646
    Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)1257
    Pine Marten (Martes martes)795
    Fox (Vulpes vulpes)737
    Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)309

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