Birdwatch branch to visit Tierworker reserve

Donna was nominated in 2019 as Farming for Nature Ambassador and given the role in April 2020.

Members of the Cavan Branch of BirdWatch Ireland will visit the farm and nature reserve of Farming for Nature ambassador and ecologist Donna Mullen this weekend.

Donna and her husband Brian have kindly agreed to host the branch at their Tierworker holding on Saturday, June 14.

Donna and her husband brought their 43-acre farm 20 years ago.

It initially comprised of three large fields of intensive grassland with little plant or animal diversity, but through their work and dedication, it has been transformed into a nature reserve.

They have planted seven and a half acres of bird seed crop- oats, linseed and kale- and there are now 22 species of birds, including species new to the farm, such as buzzards, mallard ducks, jays, woodcock and grasshopper warblers.

Donna was nominated in 2019 as Farming for Nature Ambassador and given the role in April 2020.

The plan is to meet in the carpark of St. Anne's Church in Bailieborough at 10.40am and carpool to the Mullen farm. The carpark is accessible from the Virginia Road into Bailieborough on the R178 (A82 VY38).

Suitable footwear such as boots or wellies are advised. Interest in taking part is required by Wednesday evening.