Seán Ronayne, an Irish ornithologist from Cobh, County Cork, is advocating for the preservation of Ireland's birds, with over half at risk of extinction. He has recorded approximately 12,000 bird sounds and aims to capture every species in Ireland. Despite challenges, including the endangered grey partridge and aggressive great skua, he believes there is still hope for conservation. He highlights the ecological devastation in Ireland compared to stricter environmental protections in places like the US. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)