The following is a selection of photos taken during ECOFACT survey work for lampreys in Ireland and Northern Ireland. We are the most experienced team working with lampreys in Ireland, and are available to advise on lampreys both in Ireland, the UK, and indeed across the European Union. We have been surveying for lampreys for over 10 years and care greatly about the conservation, protection and management of lampreys and their habitats. We make no secret of the fact that we are very critical of the current level of protection given to lampreys even on our Natura 2000 rivers. In particular we looking for a close season for instream works for the period when lampreys are spawning (and immediately afterwards). Fisheries programmes in Ireland are targeted almost exclusively on recreational fisheries. There are no, and have been been to any significant extent, any fisheries for lampreys in Ireland.
Lampreys are an important element in river ecosystems and are of high ecological value. They play an important role in processing nutrients, nutrient storage, and nutrient cycling in streams. All three Irish lamprey species are listed on Annex II of the European Union Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC).
Also make sure to visit our dedicated lamprey site at www.LampreySurveys.com. We have thousands of photos of lampreys taken during our many lamprey surveys going back over 10 years. If you need a photo for anything we probably have same, and normally agree as long as the photo is credited to us.
For any queries, regarding lampreys or any other ecology issues, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Also, if you have any queries regarding lampreys or lamprey surveys please contact Dr. William O’Connor at +353 61 419477.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) published new guidance in January 2019 for bats surveys at wind farm sites. These new guidelines are entitled “Bats and onshore wind turbines – survey, assessment and mitigation”. The document incorporates findings from the latest research on the impact of wind farms on bats. It is endorsed by all the statutory […]
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We are one of the leading companies in Ireland providing mammal surveys and assessments. We provide expert advise on both bats and terrestrial non-volant (i.e. non-flying) mammals. We undertake surveys for all terrestrial non-volant mammal species in Ireland, including Badger, Otter, Red Squirrel, Pine Marten, and non-native American Mink, among others. Our staff are fully […]
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We were delighted to work recently with BBC Earth on a documentary on Sea Lampreys Petromyzon marinus. The filming took place during early-June 2017 on the old River Shannon at Castleconnell, Co Limerick. This is part of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation, and Sea Lampreys are a key conservation interest of this […]
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A major new book will be published in May 2017 entitled ‘Wildlife and Wind Farms: Conflicts and Solutions’. Volume 1 of this book includes a chapter prepared by Ecofact Principal Ecologist Dr. William O’Connor. The two-volume set provides a comprehensive overview of the interactions between wind farms and wildlife, each volume dedicated to one of the two […]
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Our staff are currently undertaking a number of wintering bird surveys in the Irish Midlands. Here we have provided some photos and videos from bird surveys we undertook during December 2015. Our bird surveys are undertaken to inform both the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS) reports being prepared for proposed wind energy […]
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