A joint project is underway to protect birdlife in Killarney National Park.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Muckross Traditional Farms are working together to plant additional plots of wild bird cover.
The aim of the pilot project is to enhance feed resources for the passerine species within the park.
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In doing so both parties incorporated traditional methods of ploughing, harrowing, sowing the seeds with a traditional seed fiddle, raking and rolling the plot using the Clydesdale horses of Muckross Traditional Farms.
The project is being spearheaded by Danny O'Keeffe, District Conservation Officer (NPWS) and Toddy Doyle General Manager of Muckross Traditional Farms.
