Eggs of elusive bird rescued by firefighters during wildfire
Firefighters in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, rescued eggs from a curlew nest during a significant wildfire near Brookeborough. Despite challenging conditions, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service protected the nest while continuing to combat the blaze. The eggs were safely removed and are now being incubated with the help of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- ▪The curlew nest was found directly in the path of a wildfire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh.
- ▪Firefighters worked alongside the RSPB to safely remove the eggs for incubation.
- ▪There are approximately 150 breeding pairs of curlews remaining in Northern Ireland, down from much higher numbers in the 1980s.
- ▪The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service emphasized the importance of public responsibility in preventing wildfires.
- ▪Curlew populations have started to recover in parts of Northern Ireland due to ongoing conservation efforts.
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Eggs of elusive bird rescued by firefighters during wildfire16 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBarry O'ConnorBBC News NINIFRSDuring the fire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh, a curlew nest in the fires path was foundThe eggs of an elusive bird were saved by firefighters during a "significant wildfire" as their nest was close to being lost in the blaze.During the fire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh, a curlew nest, directly in the fire's path, was found.Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said: "Despite challenging conditions, firefighters protected the nest whilst continuing firefighting operations."At the height of the incident, 85 firefighters battled the blaze for eight hours and it was dealt with around 20:40 GMT on Thursday.Getty ImagesThe curlew was…
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