Niall Hatch
Niall Hatch is a notable ornithologist and spokesperson for Birdwatch Ireland, known for his expertise in bird conservation and advocacy. Recently, he gained attention for discussing the unusual influx of hoopoes in Ireland, suggesting that these migratory birds may have 'overshot' their usual landing spots due to factors like climate change and high-pressure weather systems.
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Niall Hatch is a spokesman for BirdWatch Ireland who discusses the illegal trapping of finches.
Bullfinch recovered in operation targeting ‘nasty world’ of bird trapping – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-29
Niall Hatch is BirdWatch Ireland’s head of communications and development.
Why the exotic glossy ibis is ditching the Mediterranean for Louth – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
Niall Hatch, Birdwatch Ireland’s head of communications, highlighted the positive news regarding the lake's breeding season for terns despite its ecological issues.
Nature offers something to celebrate at ‘ecological disaster’ site – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
Niall Hatch is BirdWatch Ireland’s head of communications who commented on the rare sighting of a white stork in Dublin.
Rare white stork spotted in Dublin may be result of climate change, says expert – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-08Niall Hatch of Birdwatch Ireland said the birds appear to have 'overshot' their traditional landing places.
Hoopoes ‘overshoot’ France and land in Ireland and Britain – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-03